Meredith William M Sch

725 S 5th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

516 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Meredith William M. School, located at 725 S. 5th St in the Queen Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public school within the School District of Philadelphia. Often referred to simply as the William M. Meredith School, it is widely regarded as one of the top-performing public schools in the city. The school is highly sought after by local families, known for its strong academic curriculum, dedicated teaching staff, and a deep-rooted commitment to community involvement.

Beyond its academic rigor, Meredith is known for a vibrant school culture that emphasizes both the arts and parental engagement. The school benefits from an active Home and School Association that helps facilitate various enrichment programs and community events, which contributes to its tight-knit, neighborhood-focused atmosphere. Because of its reputation and high demand, the school operates under strict catchment boundaries, making it a cornerstone of the Queen Village community's educational landscape.

516

Total Students

29.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Meredith William M Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	311
Hispanic	55
Black	44
Asian	43
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	2

White
311 (60.3 %)
Two or More
61 (11.8 %)
Hispanic
55 (10.7 %)
Black
44 (8.5 %)
Asian
43 (8.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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)400-7990
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
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 61

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 63

Grade 7 47

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Meredith William M Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	61
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	64
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	41
Grade 6	63
Grade 7	47
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Meredith William M Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	260	50.4%
Male	256	49.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)