Overbrook Elementary School

2032 N 62nd St
Philadelphia, PA 19151

202 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Overbrook Elementary School, located at 2032 N 62nd St in the Overbrook neighborhood of Philadelphia, serves as a foundational academic institution for students in the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the local community, focusing on providing essential primary education while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body. The school is situated in a historically significant area of West Philadelphia, which helps shape its role as a hub for community engagement and student development.

Academically, Overbrook Elementary is dedicated to meeting the diverse learning needs of its students through standard curriculum offerings, typically focusing on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. Like many schools within the district, it emphasizes the importance of social-emotional growth alongside academic achievement. The school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to build foundational skills that will prepare them for middle school and beyond, often supported by partnerships and programs designed to enhance the overall educational experience for local families.

202

Total Students

16.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overbrook Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	187
Asian	3
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Black
187 (92.6 %)
Two or More
6 (3.0 %)
Hispanic
4 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)
White
1 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7520
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	202
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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 21

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 14

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 24