At a glance
Reported students
292
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25.1
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
22nd percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Ellwood Sch: 292 reported students.
State peer staffing position
25th percentile
11.6:1 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
- 247
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.2:1
What the reported data says about Ellwood Sch
Ellwood Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 292 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 22nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.6:1, 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 (87.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (6.8%). English learners represent 0.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.6%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Ellwood Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 25.1 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 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
- 0.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White0.3%
- Hispanic6.8%
- Black87.7%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.5%
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.
Rowen William Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
296 reported students
Girard Stephen Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–04
296 reported students
McMichael Morton Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
285 reported students
Kenderton El Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
300 reported students
Emlen Eleanor C Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Pennell Joseph Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
301 reported students
Public schools near Ellwood 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rowen William Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–05 | 296 | 0.6 mi |
| Prince Hall Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 360 | 0.8 mi |
| Howe Julia Ward Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–05 | 229 | 1 mi |
| Myers El Sch Elementary · Cheltenham SD | KG–05 | 310 | 1 mi |
| Pennell Joseph Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 301 | 1 mi |
| Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS Elementary · Charter · Eugenio Maria De Hostos CS | KG–08 | 631 | 1.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Ellwood Sch
What grades does Ellwood Sch serve?
Ellwood Sch reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Ellwood Sch?
Ellwood Sch reported 292 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 22nd percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 247 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Ellwood Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.6:1, based on 292 students and 25.1 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 Ellwood Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Ellwood 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 Ellwood Sch in?
Ellwood 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 Ellwood Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Rowen William Sch (0.6 mi), Prince Hall Sch (0.8 mi), Howe Julia Ward Sch (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.