Keystone Academy CS

4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135

www.keystoneacademycs.org

Charter School 642 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Keystone Academy Charter School, located in the Tacony section of Northeast Philadelphia, is a public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school operates with a focus on academic excellence, character development, and preparing students for success in high school and beyond. Its curriculum is designed to provide a rigorous educational experience that aligns with state standards while fostering a supportive learning environment tailored to the diverse needs of the local community.

The academy emphasizes a structured approach to education, aiming to cultivate responsible citizenship and personal integrity alongside core academic mastery. By prioritizing small-group instruction and data-driven teaching methods, Keystone Academy seeks to close achievement gaps and ensure that students develop strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science. Through a combination of community engagement and a commitment to continuous school improvement, the institution strives to be a stable and effective educational pillar for families in the 19135 zip code and the surrounding Philadelphia area.

642

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Keystone Academy CS
Demographic	Student Count
White	110
Hispanic	220
Black	233
Asian	48
Two or More	31

Black
233 (36.3%)
Hispanic
220 (34.3%)
White
110 (17.1%)
Asian
48 (7.5%)
Two or More
31 (4.8%)

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:	Keystone Academy CS
Phone:	(215)332-2111
Website:	http://www.keystoneacademycs.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.3
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 76

Grade 1 81

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 75

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 65

Grade 7 62

Grade 8 65

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Keystone Academy CS
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	76
Grade 1	81
Grade 2	80
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	75
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	65
Grade 7	62
Grade 8	65

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Keystone Academy CS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	322	50.2%
Male	320	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)