Southwest Leadership Academy CS

Charter School 619 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Southwest Leadership Academy Charter School (SLA) is a public charter school located in the Elmwood Park section of Southwest Philadelphia, serving students in grades K through 8. The school is committed to fostering a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while integrating character development and leadership training into the daily curriculum. Its educational model is designed to prepare students for high school success by focusing on individualized attention, small group instruction, and the cultivation of critical thinking skills within a supportive community atmosphere.

Beyond its academic offerings, Southwest Leadership Academy focuses heavily on the holistic growth of its students. The school actively works to build partnerships with families and the local community to ensure that students are equipped with the social and emotional tools necessary to become responsible, productive citizens. By prioritizing a structured and disciplined culture alongside active community involvement, SLA strives to bridge the educational gap and provide its diverse student body with a strong foundation for future personal and professional achievement.
619
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
26.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Demographic Student Count
White1
Hispanic46
Black558
Asian4
Two or More10
  • Black
    558 (90.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    46 (7.4 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.6 %)
  • White
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Phone: (215)729-1939
Website: http://www.slacs-phila.org
Grade Range: K - 8th
Total Students: 619
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 26.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 44
Grade 1 79
Grade 2 76
Grade 3 71
Grade 4 87
Grade 5 88
Grade 6 62
Grade 7 72
Grade 8 40

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten44
Grade 179
Grade 276
Grade 371
Grade 487
Grade 588
Grade 662
Grade 772
Grade 840
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female32652.7%
Male29347.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)