- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, PA
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch
Federal NCES profile for Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421899003664
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #52 of 131
- elementary schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 98.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch has class sizes larger than 94% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch ranks #52 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-6.5%).
Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 421899003664 · Philadelphia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
303 enr · 17.8:1 · 98.7% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch shrank from 232 students in 2022-23 to 217 in 2023-24 (-6.5%). Teacher FTE held 17.3 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch 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 303
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch
303 students
What this shows Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch compares
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.7% | ▲ 70% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 70% 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
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 94% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 38 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 87.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 1.0%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 87.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 22.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 22.1, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch'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
Similar elementary schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Standard public school
1,783 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfair Sch
Standard public school
1,763 students 21:1 students per teacher
Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
Standard public school
1,350 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Iii
Standard public school
1,290 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Moore J Hampton Sch
Standard public school
1,192 students 17:1 students per teacher
Farrell Louis H Sch
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch
How many students attend Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 217 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is 17.8:1, which is 31% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?
98.7% of students at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?
The largest demographic group at Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch is African American at 87.8% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch?
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch rank among elementary schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch ranks #52 of 131 elementary 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 elementary schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch, 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.