FELTONVILLE SCH OF ARTS & SCIENCES

Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 559 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 34 teachers, Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The **Feltonville School of Arts and Sciences** is a public K–8 school located in the Feltonville neighborhood of Philadelphia, operating under the School District of Philadelphia. As an Arts and Sciences-focused institution, the school is designed to provide students with a balanced curriculum that integrates core academic subjects—such as mathematics, literacy, and social studies—with enrichment opportunities in the fine and performing arts and STEM-based learning. It serves a diverse urban student body, aiming to foster both academic proficiency and creative expression within the community.

The school is housed in a prominent building on East Courtland Street and functions as a neighborhood anchor for local families. Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, it emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages student engagement through project-based learning and extracurricular activities. By combining traditional academic rigor with an emphasis on "Arts and Sciences," the school seeks to prepare its students for the transition to high school by building foundational critical thinking skills alongside artistic development.

For more information, contact Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences at (215) 456-3012 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.