How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Northwood Academy CS | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Science |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 796 | 885 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 12.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 88.2% | 92.8% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Northwood Academy CS | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Science |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,553 | $19,175 |
| District | Northwood Academy Charter School | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Northwood Academy CS | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Science |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.8% | 1.0% |
| African American | 69.8% | 46.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 24.4% | 43.5% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 0.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 0.1% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Northwood Academy CS | The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Science |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 379:1 | 244:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.5% | 26.7% |
| 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.