How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Independence CS | Stanton Edwin M School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 796 | 329 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.8:1 | 11.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.6% | 89.1% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Independence CS | Stanton Edwin M School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,960 | $18,329 |
| District | Independence Charter School | The School District of Philadelphia |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Independence CS | Stanton Edwin M School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.4% | 18.5% |
| African American | 45.4% | 62.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.6% | 7.9% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 1.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Multiracial | 2.4% | 6.7% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Independence CS | Stanton Edwin M School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 390:1 | 305:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 30.4% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 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.