OVERBROOK EDU CTR

Overbrook Edu Ctr is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 259 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 18 teachers, Overbrook Edu Ctr has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Overbrook Educational Center, located at 6722 Lansdowne Ave in Philadelphia, serves as a specialized K-8 public school within the School District of Philadelphia. The school is widely recognized for its inclusive environment and its historic commitment to supporting students with visual impairments, alongside its general education population. It provides a comprehensive academic program designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

In addition to its core curriculum, Overbrook Educational Center emphasizes accessibility and integrated learning, utilizing specialized resources and assistive technologies to ensure that all students can fully participate in the classroom. The school focuses on building both academic proficiency and independence, preparing its students for success in their future educational endeavors. By maintaining a focus on individualized attention and inclusive pedagogy, the school remains a vital resource for families in the West Philadelphia area and beyond.

For more information, contact Overbrook Edu Ctr at (215) 581-5890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

6722 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151-3625
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OVERBROOK EDU CTR is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 259 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
259
Teachers:
18.09
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 259 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending OVERBROOK EDU CTR is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 83% of the student body.

Black or African American
83.4%
Two or more races
12.4%
Hispanic/Latino
2.7%
White
1.5%

Female
49.4%
Male
50.6%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.