Enrollment
885
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, PA
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science
Federal NCES profile for The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420086307473Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #8 of 131
- elementary schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 86.4%
- free-lunch eligible
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science ranks #8 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
NCES ID 420086307473 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
71.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.4%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
+49% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science is a high-poverty, large charter elementary school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, enrolling 885 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 86.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 885 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Against 323 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #37.
Its student body is led by African American (47%) and Hispanic or Latino (44%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 59/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 221 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.2% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 21.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Philadelphia's elementary schools, it stands alongside Northeast Community Propel Academy (1,783 students): The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.5:1 vs 22.6:1).
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Sciences at Hr Edmunds is a single-school charter district, so The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science compares
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.4% | ▲ 49% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 885 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
885
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
86.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
34.2%
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
$18,757
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 221 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 43.5%
Two or More 7.8%
White 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.6, The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Sciences at Hr Edmunds, which includes The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science.
$18,757
Per student
+4%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.2%
State 1.6%
Federal 21.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~885 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science
How many students attend The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science?
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science has 885 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science?
The student-teacher ratio at The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science is 12.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 20% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science?
86.4% of students at The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science?
The largest demographic group at The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science is African American at 46.8% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science?
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science rank among elementary schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science ranks #8 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.
Is The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science a good school?
The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Sciences at Hr Edmunds?
None; The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Sciences at Hr Edmunds is a single-school charter district, and The Philadelphia Cs for Arts and Science is its only campus.
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