Kelley William D Sch

1601 N 28th St
Philadelphia, PA 19121

228 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

William D. Kelley School, located in the Brewerytown neighborhood of North Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school focuses on providing a foundational education to a diverse student body, emphasizing core academic subjects alongside efforts to support the socio-emotional development of its students. The school operates within a historic neighborhood undergoing significant urban revitalization, and it serves as a central hub for the families residing in the immediate community.

The school is notable for its ongoing commitment to academic improvement and community engagement. Like many schools in the district, Kelley Elementary works to integrate modern educational strategies and support services to address the unique needs of its urban population. The school’s faculty and administration prioritize fostering a safe and supportive learning environment, often collaborating with local partners and non-profit organizations to provide extracurricular opportunities and resources that extend beyond the standard classroom curriculum.

228

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kelley William D Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	12
Black	211
Asian	1
Two or More	2
American Indian	1

Black
211 (92.5 %)
Hispanic
12 (5.3 %)
Two or More
2 (0.9 %)
White
1 (0.4 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.4 %)

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)400-7370
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	228
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 12

Kindergarten 30

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 18

Grade 7 23

Grade 8 21

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kelley William D Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	12
Kindergarten	30
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	24
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	30
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	18
Grade 7	23
Grade 8	21

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kelley William D Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	103	45.2%
Male	125	54.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)