Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS

1023 Callowhill St
Philadelphia, PA 19123

www.factschool.org

Charter School 487 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures Charter School (FACTS) is a unique K-8 institution located in Philadelphia’s Chinatown neighborhood. Founded with a mission rooted in social justice and community preservation, the school integrates a rigorous academic curriculum with a deep focus on cultural heritage. By valuing the diverse backgrounds of its students—many of whom are from immigrant families—FACTS creates an environment where students explore their own histories, traditions, and the arts, while simultaneously engaging in critical inquiry about the world around them.

The school is widely recognized for its holistic educational approach, which emphasizes the "folk arts" as a primary lens for learning. This includes a heavy focus on project-based learning, community involvement, and the belief that students should act as active participants in their community’s development. Because of its location and mission, FACTS serves as a vital cultural anchor, working to provide a high-quality education that honors student identity while preparing them for long-term academic and civic success.

487

Total Students

37.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	28
Black	38
Asian	339
Two or More	40

Asian
339 (69.6 %)
White
42 (8.6 %)
Two or More
40 (8.2 %)
Black
38 (7.8 %)
Hispanic
28 (5.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS
Phone:	(215)569-2600
Website:	http://www.factschool.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	487
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
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 48

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 55

Grade 6 54

Grade 7 55

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	56
Grade 5	55
Grade 6	54
Grade 7	55
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Folk Arts-Cultural Treasures CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	49.5%
Male	246	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)