Powel Samuel Sch

3610 Warren St
Philadelphia, PA 19104

290 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Samuel Powel Elementary School, located at 301 N 36th St in the Powelton Village neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a highly regarded public K-4 school within the School District of Philadelphia. Serving a diverse urban population, the school has earned a strong reputation for its academic focus, sense of community, and the active involvement of its families. It is frequently cited as a neighborhood anchor that balances rigorous instruction with a supportive, nurturing environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young children.

The school is well-known for its unique partnership with the surrounding West Philadelphia community, including nearby institutions like Drexel University. This relationship often provides students with access to specialized resources, enrichment programs, and extra-curricular opportunities that go beyond a standard curriculum. As a hub for local families, Samuel Powel is often recognized for its high level of parent engagement and its success in fostering an inclusive school culture that prioritizes both social-emotional learning and academic achievement.

290

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Powel Samuel Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	74
Hispanic	13
Black	178
Asian	14
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
178 (61.4 %)
White
74 (25.5 %)
Asian
14 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.5 %)
Two or More
10 (3.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

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)400-7740
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	290
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 78

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 53