RHODES E WASHINGTON SCHOOL

Rhodes E Washington Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 552 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 26 teachers, Rhodes E Washington Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Rhodes E. Washington School, located at 2900 W. Clearfield Street in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Nicetown-Tioga, is a public elementary school serving students within the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood-based institution, the school plays a vital role in its local community, providing foundational education from kindergarten through the elementary grades. The facility is situated in a historically industrial area and serves a diverse student population, acting as a hub for local families to access academic support and extracurricular programming.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Rhodes E. Washington focuses on fostering core literacy and mathematical skills while navigating the challenges of urban education. The school aims to provide a structured learning environment that promotes student growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. Because the school is part of the larger Philadelphia school system, it is committed to implementing district-wide initiatives designed to improve standardized test performance and student outcomes, working closely with parents and community partners to support the development of its students.

For more information, contact Rhodes E Washington Sch at (215) 227-4402 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.