At a glance
Reported students
550
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
54.52
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
76th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS: 550 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
10.1:1 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
- 716
- Teachers (FTE)
- 59
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.1:1
What the reported data says about DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS 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 550 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 76th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.1:1, below 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 Hispanic or Latino (83.6%) and Black (14.4%). English learners represent 23% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS
- 1How do the reported 10.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 54.52 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 2 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
- 23%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.4%
- Hispanic83.6%
- Black14.4%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.1%
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
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.
Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
547 reported students
Meredith William M Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
556 reported students
Hopkinson Francis Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
569 reported students
Fell D Newlin Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
530 reported students
Franklin Benjamin Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
570 reported students
Taggart John H Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
529 reported students
Public schools near DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pan American Academy CS Elementary · Charter · Pan American Academy CS | KG–08 | 749 | 0.2 mi |
| Potter-Thomas Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 325 | 0.3 mi |
| Sheppard Isaac Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–04 | 123 | 0.4 mi |
| Welsh John Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 185 | 0.4 mi |
| Hartranft John F Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 310 | 0.4 mi |
| Hunter William H Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 414 | 0.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS
What grades does DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS serve?
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS 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 DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS?
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS reported 550 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 76th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 716 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS?
The calculated ratio is 10.1:1, based on 550 students and 54.52 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 DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS a public, charter, or magnet school?
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS 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 DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS in?
DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS 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 DeBurgos Bilingual Magnet MS?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pan American Academy CS (0.2 mi), Potter-Thomas Sch (0.3 mi), Sheppard Isaac Sch (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.