Overbrook Edu Ctr

6722 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151

266 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Overbrook Educational Center, located at 6722 Lansdowne Ave in Philadelphia, serves as a specialized K-8 public school within the School District of Philadelphia. The school is widely recognized for its inclusive environment and its historic commitment to supporting students with visual impairments, alongside its general education population. It provides a comprehensive academic program designed to meet the diverse learning needs of its student body while fostering a supportive community atmosphere.

In addition to its core curriculum, Overbrook Educational Center emphasizes accessibility and integrated learning, utilizing specialized resources and assistive technologies to ensure that all students can fully participate in the classroom. The school focuses on building both academic proficiency and independence, preparing its students for success in their future educational endeavors. By maintaining a focus on individualized attention and inclusive pedagogy, the school remains a vital resource for families in the West Philadelphia area and beyond.

266

Total Students

24.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Overbrook Edu Ctr
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	7
Black	243
Asian	1
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	1

Black
243 (91.4 %)
Two or More
10 (3.8 %)
Hispanic
7 (2.6 %)
White
4 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (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)400-7540
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
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 24

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 27

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 31