How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Childs George W School | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 471 | 829 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.3:1 | 14.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 94.1% | 29.9% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Childs George W School | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,329 | $17,381 |
| District | The School District of Philadelphia | Christopher Columbus CS |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Childs George W School | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10.0% | 48.3% |
| African American | 41.0% | 19.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.6% | 13.4% |
| Asian | 14.4% | 13.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.8% | 5.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Childs George W School | Christopher Columbus CS |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 434:1 | 430:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.1% | 12.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.