- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Philadelphia, PA
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 421899000054
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #5 of 9
- middle schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences has class sizes larger than 85% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899000054 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 421899000054 · Philadelphia, PA Middle · MID · TRAD
543 enr · 16:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences held near 554 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 39.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 543
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences
543 students
What this shows Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences reports 543 students on the CCD universe file.
How Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences compares
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16:1 | ▲ 18% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 543 | top 37% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
543
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 85% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
29.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 272 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 40 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 69.2%
African American 22.3%
Asian 4.4%
White 2.6%
Two or More 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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Harding Warren G Ms
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Wagner Gen Louis Ms
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Clemente Roberto Ms
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Amy at Martin
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Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~543 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16:1)
Frequently asked questions about Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences
How many students attend Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences?
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences has 543 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 535 (2022-23) → 554 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences is 16:1, which is 18% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences?
100.0% of students at Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 69.2% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences?
Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences rank among middle schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences ranks #5 of 9 middle schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Feltonville Sch of Arts & Sciences, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.