Elkin Lewis Sch

3199 D St
Philadelphia, PA 19134

539 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Based on official Philadelphia School District records, here is a summary of the school:

**Elkin Lewis School** (often referred to as the Lewis Elkin School) is a public elementary school located in the Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia. Serving students in grades K through 5, the school is part of the School District of Philadelphia. Its historic building, located on D Street, has long served as a neighborhood anchor, providing foundational academic instruction to children in the local community.

The school is known for its focus on core elementary education, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social development within a diverse urban setting. As part of the broader Philadelphia school system, it operates under the district’s initiatives to improve student outcomes through standardized curricula and community-based support programs. Like many schools in the Kensington area, Elkin Lewis plays a significant role in the daily lives of local families, acting as both an educational institution and a hub for neighborhood engagement.

539

Total Students

49.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Elkin Lewis Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	412
Black	110
Asian	3
Two or More	3

Hispanic
412 (76.4 %)
Black
110 (20.4 %)
White
11 (2.0 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)
Two or More
3 (0.6 %)

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)400-7140
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	539
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.0
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 85

Grade 1 108

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 125

Grade 4 106

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Elkin Lewis Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	108
Grade 2	115
Grade 3	125
Grade 4	106

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Elkin Lewis Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	247	45.8%
Male	292	54.2%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)