Bache-Martin Sch

2201 Brown St
Philadelphia, PA 19130

530 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Bache-Martin School, located in the Fairmount neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public K-8 school that serves as a central hub for the local community. It is well-regarded for its historic building and its commitment to providing a comprehensive education that balances academics with social-emotional development. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Academically, Bache-Martin emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that often includes enrichment activities such as music, art, and physical education. Because it is a K-8 school, it offers a consistent educational environment that allows for strong teacher-student relationships throughout a child’s developmental years. The school is also actively involved with the surrounding Fairmount neighborhood, frequently collaborating with local parents and community organizations to enhance student resources and extracurricular opportunities.

530

Total Students

52.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bache-Martin Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	79
Black	227
Asian	18
Two or More	25
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
227 (42.8 %)
White
179 (33.8 %)
Hispanic
79 (14.9 %)
Two or More
25 (4.7 %)
Asian
18 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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)400-7550
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	530
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	52.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 58

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 46

Grade 8 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bache-Martin Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	73
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	57
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	58
Grade 6	44
Grade 7	46
Grade 8	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bache-Martin Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	255	48.1%
Male	275	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)