West Oak Lane CS

7115 Stenton Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19138

www.wolcs.org

Charter School 950 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

West Oak Lane Charter School (WOLCS) is a K–8 public charter school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia. Founded in 1998, the school focuses on providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school operates with a mission to prepare students for high school success by fostering a culture of high expectations, character development, and active family involvement.

The school's academic approach is supported by a commitment to data-driven instruction and a curriculum designed to meet Pennsylvania state standards. Beyond academics, WOLCS integrates various extracurricular activities and support services aimed at nurturing the "whole child," including programs that focus on social-emotional learning and community service. By maintaining a smaller school setting, West Oak Lane Charter aims to create a tight-knit community where educators can closely monitor student progress and provide personalized attention to help every child reach their academic potential.

950

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Oak Lane CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	6
Black	936
Asian	2
Two or More	5

Black
936 (98.5 %)
Hispanic
6 (0.6 %)
Two or More
5 (0.5 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	West Oak Lane CS
Phone:	(215)927-7995
Website:	http://www.wolcs.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	950
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 116

Grade 1 112

Grade 2 116

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 121

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 85

Grade 7 89

Grade 8 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for West Oak Lane CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	116
Grade 1	112
Grade 2	116
Grade 3	117
Grade 4	121
Grade 5	102
Grade 6	85
Grade 7	89
Grade 8	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for West Oak Lane CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	499	52.5%
Male	451	47.5%

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