Farrell Louis H Sch

8300 Castor Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19152

1,102 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Louis H. Farrell Elementary School, located at 8300 Castor Avenue in the Rhawnhurst neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school plays a vital role in its local community, focusing on providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and high school preparation. The school is situated in a densely populated residential area, making it a primary neighborhood hub for families living in the 19152 zip code.

Academically, Farrell Elementary is committed to the district’s core standards, emphasizing literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional development. The school environment is typically characterized by a diverse student body, reflecting the multi-cultural makeup of the surrounding Northeast Philadelphia community. Like many schools in the district, Farrell strives to balance rigorous academic instruction with supportive services, aiming to help students develop the critical thinking and social skills necessary for success as they transition into their high school years.

1,102

Total Students

66.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Farrell Louis H Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	378
Hispanic	272
Black	191
Asian	218
Two or More	37
Pacific Islander	6

White
378 (34.3 %)
Hispanic
272 (24.7 %)
Asian
218 (19.8 %)
Black
191 (17.3 %)
Two or More
37 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (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)400-3230
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	1,102
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	66.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 123

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 114

Grade 4 127

Grade 5 130

Grade 6 124

Grade 7 135

Grade 8 130

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Farrell Louis H Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	109
Grade 3	114
Grade 4	127
Grade 5	130
Grade 6	124
Grade 7	135
Grade 8	130

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Farrell Louis H Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	546	49.5%
Male	556	50.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)