Arthur Chester A Sch

2000 Catharine St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

307 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Arthur Chester A. School (commonly known as the **Arthur C. Elementary School**) is a public school serving students in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood of Philadelphia. Located at 2000 Catharine Street, the school is situated in a historic and rapidly evolving area of South Philadelphia. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution focuses on providing foundational elementary education to a diverse student body, often emphasizing community integration and neighborhood engagement.

The school is notable for its historic architecture and its role as a local anchor in a high-demand urban district. Because it sits in a neighborhood that has experienced significant demographic and economic shifts over the past two decades, the school has become a focal point for local families seeking public education options within walking distance of their homes. Prospective parents or visitors typically look to the School District of Philadelphia’s official website or the school’s individual office for the most current data regarding academic performance, enrollment policies, and specific grade-level offerings.

307

Total Students

27.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Arthur Chester A Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	15
Black	135
Asian	22
Two or More	21

Black
135 (44.0 %)
White
114 (37.1 %)
Asian
22 (7.2 %)
Two or More
21 (6.8 %)
Hispanic
15 (4.9 %)

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)400-7940
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	307
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.3
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

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 28

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 23

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Arthur Chester A Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	36
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	40
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	28
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	23

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Arthur Chester A Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	47.9%
Male	160	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)