At a glance
Reported students
224
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Dunbar Paul L Sch: 224 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
9.8:1 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
- 243
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Dunbar Paul L Sch
Dunbar Paul L Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 224 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 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.8:1, 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 Black (81.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (11.2%). English learners represent 4.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 21.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Dunbar Paul L Sch
- 1How do the reported 9.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.82 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 1 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
- 4.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 21.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White4.9%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black81.3%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.9%
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.
Gideon Edward Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
221 reported students
McCloskey John F Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
228 reported students
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
229 reported students
Dobson James Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
229 reported students
Howe Julia Ward Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
229 reported students
Ludlow James R Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
215 reported students
Public schools near Dunbar Paul L 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duckrey Tanner Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 418 | 0.5 mi |
| Alliance for Progress CS Elementary · Charter · Alliance for Progress CS | KG–08 | 618 | 0.5 mi |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 314 | 0.6 mi |
| Ludlow James R Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 215 | 0.6 mi |
| McKinley William Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 306 | 0.8 mi |
| People for People CS Elementary · Charter · People for People CS | KG–08 | 573 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Dunbar Paul L Sch
What grades does Dunbar Paul L Sch serve?
Dunbar Paul L Sch reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Dunbar Paul L Sch?
Dunbar Paul L Sch reported 224 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 243 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Dunbar Paul L Sch?
The calculated ratio is 9.8:1, based on 224 students and 22.82 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 Dunbar Paul L Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Dunbar Paul L 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 Dunbar Paul L Sch in?
Dunbar Paul L 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 Dunbar Paul L Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Duckrey Tanner Sch (0.5 mi), Alliance for Progress CS (0.5 mi), Meade Gen George C Sch (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.