WILLARD FRANCES E SCHOOL

Willard Frances E Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 722 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Willard Frances E Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Frances E. Willard Elementary School, located at 2900 Emerald St in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, serves as a central hub for the local community within the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood public school, it provides educational services to a diverse student body, focusing on foundational academic development from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The school is situated in a densely populated urban area, playing a vital role in supporting the families of the surrounding Kensington community.

The school is known for its historic presence in the neighborhood and operates under the broader framework of the Philadelphia public school system, which emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. Like many schools in the district, Willard Elementary strives to provide a structured environment that addresses the unique socioeconomic challenges of its area while working to improve student outcomes. It remains a focal point for neighborhood engagement, reflecting the ongoing efforts of the district to foster academic growth and community stability in North Philadelphia.

For more information, contact Willard Frances E Sch at (215) 291-4714 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.