At a glance
Reported students
252
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
18.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
14th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Comegys Benjamin B Sch: 252 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 376
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Student–teacher ratio
- 15:1
What the reported data says about Comegys Benjamin B Sch
Comegys Benjamin B Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 252 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 14th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (4%). English learners represent 1.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 10.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Comegys Benjamin B Sch
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 18.1 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 4 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 1.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 10.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 4
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White1.6%
- Hispanic4%
- Black91.7%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Marshall John Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
250 reported students
Heston Edward Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
245 reported students
Overbrook Edu Ctr
Elementary · Grades KG–08
259 reported students
Wright Richard R Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
242 reported students
Bregy F Amedee Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
264 reported students
Logan James Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
264 reported students
Public schools near Comegys Benjamin B Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mitchell El Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 283 | 0.5 mi |
| Impact CS West Elementary · Charter · Impact CS West | KG–08 | 811 | 0.5 mi |
| Longstreth William C Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 314 | 0.9 mi |
| Harrington Avery D Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 274 | 0.9 mi |
| Lea Henry C Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 503 | 1 mi |
| Penn Alexander Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 595 | 1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Comegys Benjamin B Sch
What grades does Comegys Benjamin B Sch serve?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Comegys Benjamin B Sch?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch reported 252 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 14th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 376 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Comegys Benjamin B Sch?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 252 students and 18.1 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Comegys Benjamin B Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Comegys Benjamin B Sch in?
Comegys Benjamin B Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Comegys Benjamin B Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Mitchell El Sch (0.5 mi), Impact CS West (0.5 mi), Longstreth William C Sch (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.