At a glance
Reported students
314
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.37
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
26th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Longstreth William C Sch: 314 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
12.9:1 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
- 273
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Longstreth William C Sch
Longstreth William C 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 314 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 26th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.9:1, 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 (94.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.2%). English learners represent 2.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 20.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Longstreth William C Sch
- 1How do the reported 12.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.37 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.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 20.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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
- White1%
- Hispanic3.2%
- Black94.3%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.6%
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.
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324 reported students
Public schools near Longstreth William C 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Impact CS West Elementary · Charter · Impact CS West | KG–08 | 811 | 0.4 mi |
| Harrington Avery D Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 274 | 0.5 mi |
| Mitchell El Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 283 | 0.5 mi |
| Mastery CS-Harrity Campus Elementary · Charter · Mastery CS-Harrity Campus | KG–08 | 750 | 0.6 mi |
| Anderson Add B Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 339 | 0.8 mi |
| Comegys Benjamin B Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 252 | 0.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Longstreth William C Sch
What grades does Longstreth William C Sch serve?
Longstreth William C 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 Longstreth William C Sch?
Longstreth William C Sch reported 314 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 26th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 273 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Longstreth William C Sch?
The calculated ratio is 12.9:1, based on 314 students and 24.37 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 Longstreth William C Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Longstreth William C 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 Longstreth William C Sch in?
Longstreth William C 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 Longstreth William C Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Impact CS West (0.4 mi), Harrington Avery D Sch (0.5 mi), Mitchell El Sch (0.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.