Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS

6310 N 2nd Street
Philadelphia, PA 19120

Charter School 631 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community School, located in the Olney section of North Philadelphia, serves as a neighborhood hub dedicated to the academic and social development of its students. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school operates under a community-based model that emphasizes a supportive environment, aiming to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and the broader needs of families in the surrounding area.

The school is named in honor of Eugenio María de Hostos, a prominent 19th-century Puerto Rican educator, philosopher, and social reformer. Reflecting this legacy, the school focuses on fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic rigor. By integrating neighborhood resources with educational programming, the school strives to provide its students with the tools necessary for long-term success, prioritizing both intellectual growth and the development of strong community values.

631

Total Students

54.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	554
Black	52
Asian	8
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
554 (87.8%)
Black
52 (8.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.4%)
Asian
8 (1.3%)
White
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Eugenio Maria De Hostos CS
Phone:	(215)268-3102
Website:	http://hostoscharter.org/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	631
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 102

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 75

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 44

Grade 8 45

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	102
Grade 1	93
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	82
Grade 5	75
Grade 6	42
Grade 7	44
Grade 8	45

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Eugenio Maria DE Hostos CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	303	48%
Male	328	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)