West Phila. Achievement CES in Philadelphia, PA

At a glance

Reported students

654

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

22.6:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–05

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Pennsylvania elementary enrollment

89th percentile

Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

654

West Phila. Achievement CES: 654 reported students.

State peer staffing position

99th percentile

22.6:1 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: 610
Teachers (FTE): 33
Student–teacher ratio: 18.5:1

What the reported data says about West Phila. Achievement CES

West Phila. Achievement CES is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Philadelphia. It is one of 1 current school records connected to West Phila. Achievement CES. NCES reports 654 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 89th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 22.6:1, above 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 (94.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (3.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 12.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

Questions worth asking West Phila. Achievement CES

1How do the reported 22.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 29 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?

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Enrollment needs

Students with disabilities: 12.8%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White0.8%
Hispanic3.5%
Black94.6%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial0.8%

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.

Public schools near West Phila. Achievement CES

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
Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS Elementary · Charter · Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS	KG–08	565	0.2 mi
Overbrook Edu Ctr Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	KG–08	259	0.2 mi
Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	KG–08	303	0.4 mi
Lamberton Robert E Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	PK–08	341	0.7 mi
Overbrook Elementary School Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	PK–08	201	0.9 mi
Barry Comm John Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD	PK–08	467	0.9 mi

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Frequently asked questions about West Phila. Achievement CES

What grades does West Phila. Achievement CES serve?

West Phila. Achievement CES reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in West Phila. Achievement CES.

How many students attend West Phila. Achievement CES?

West Phila. Achievement CES reported 654 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 89th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 610 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at West Phila. Achievement CES?

The calculated ratio is 22.6:1, based on 654 students and 29 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 West Phila. Achievement CES a public, charter, or magnet school?

West Phila. Achievement CES is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.

Which school district is West Phila. Achievement CES in?

West Phila. Achievement CES is part of West Phila. Achievement CES, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near West Phila. Achievement CES?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harambee Institute of Science and Technology CS (0.2 mi), Overbrook Edu Ctr (0.2 mi), Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.