Christopher Columbus CS

South Building
Philadelphia, PA 19147

Charter School 829 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Christopher Columbus Charter School (CCCS), located in the South Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public charter school serving students in grades K through 8. The school operates across multiple sites, with the South Building serving as a key component of its campus. The institution is known for its focus on providing a structured academic environment that emphasizes core subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science, while striving to prepare students for the transition to high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Christopher Columbus Charter School places a significant emphasis on community and character development. By maintaining a presence in the South Philadelphia area, the school aims to foster a strong connection between the local families and the educational experience. It is designed to be an accessible public education option for the neighborhood, offering a rigorous alternative to traditional district schools while promoting an inclusive culture that values student achievement and personal growth.

829

Total Students

59.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Christopher Columbus CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	400
Hispanic	111
Black	162
Asian	113
Two or More	43

White
400 (48.3%)
Black
162 (19.5%)
Asian
113 (13.6%)
Hispanic
111 (13.4%)
Two or More
43 (5.2%)

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:	Christopher Columbus CS
Phone:	(215)389-6000
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	829
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.1
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 88

Grade 1 94

Grade 2 91

Grade 3 106

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 85

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 93

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Christopher Columbus CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	88
Grade 1	94
Grade 2	91
Grade 3	106
Grade 4	86
Grade 5	85
Grade 6	103
Grade 7	83
Grade 8	93

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Christopher Columbus CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	407	49.1%
Male	422	50.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)