Inquiry CS

Inquiry CS is an open, independent public charter school district located at 1301 Belmont Avenue in the vibrant, large-city setting of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (19104). Operating a single campus, the district delivers early elementary education spanning from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, serving as its own local education agency for federal programs. Positioned within the heart of the Philadelphia metropolitan area, Inquiry CS offers a focused urban learning environment tailored to young learners. Community members, parents, and researchers can explore school programming further via their official website at www.cea-philly.org or by phone at (215) 790-1294.

In the 2024–2025 school year, Inquiry CS serves a student body of 272 children across kindergarten through fifth grade, maintaining a balanced student breakdown of 134 female and 138 male students. The student population is culturally diverse, predominantly comprising Black (231), multiracial (24), and Hispanic (11) students. The district prioritizes personalized instruction through a remarkably strong staffing model, employing 36 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers, 8 instructional aides, and over 36 support staff members, bringing its total workforce to just over 80 FTE professionals. This dedicated team yields an advantageous student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 7.5 to 1, ensuring that elementary students receive targeted academic guidance and close social-emotional support.