- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Philadelphia, PA
Southwark Sch
Federal NCES profile for Southwark Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 421899003654
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southwark Sch earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 106
- schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Southwark Sch has class sizes larger than 83% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southwark Sch ranks #8 of 106 schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003654 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+46 students YoY
Southwark Sch grew from 920 students in 2022-23 to 966 in 2023-24 (+5.0%).
Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 63.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+46 students YoY 421899003654 · Philadelphia, PA Other · MID · TRAD
976 enr · 15.7:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
Southwark Sch grew from 920 students in 2022-23 to 966 in 2023-24 (+5.0%). Teacher FTE added 62.2 → 63.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Southwark 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 976
Southwark Sch
976 students
What this shows Southwark Sch reports 976 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southwark Sch compares
Southwark Sch is a growing 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 | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 976 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
976
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
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
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 83% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.4%
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
Asian 19.3%
White 13.9%
African American 6.6%
Two or More 2.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.7, Southwark Sch 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 Southwark Sch 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 Southwark 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
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Nationwide other 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 (~976 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southwark Sch
How many students attend Southwark Sch?
Southwark Sch has 976 students enrolled. It is a public school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 920 (2022-23) → 966 (2023-24), up 46.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southwark Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Southwark Sch is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southwark Sch?
100.0% of students at Southwark Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southwark Sch?
The largest demographic group at Southwark Sch is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southwark Sch?
Southwark Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Southwark Sch rank among schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, Southwark Sch ranks #8 of 106 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 schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides Southwark 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.