Stanton Edwin M Sch

1700 Christian St
Philadelphia, PA 19146

329 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Edwin M. Stanton School, located at 1700 Christian Street in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K-8. Situated in a rapidly developing area of the city, the school has historically served as a central community hub. It operates under the School District of Philadelphia and is known for its proximity to local amenities and its role in the diverse social fabric of South Philadelphia.

In recent years, the school has navigated the complexities of urban education, balancing shifts in neighborhood demographics with the ongoing goal of providing consistent academic support to its student body. The school community often emphasizes a neighborhood-focused approach, fostering collaboration between educators, parents, and local residents. While it has faced the same structural and budgetary challenges common to many Philadelphia public schools, Stanton remains a vital institution dedicated to the foundational development of its young learners within the city’s public system.

329

Total Students

28.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Stanton Edwin M Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	61
Hispanic	26
Black	207
Asian	7
Two or More	22
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	2

Black
207 (62.9%)
White
61 (18.5%)
Hispanic
26 (7.9%)
Two or More
22 (6.7%)
Asian
7 (2.1%)
American Indian
4 (1.2%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7960
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	329
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
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

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 30

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 31

Grade 7 30

Grade 8 27

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Stanton Edwin M Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	13
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	39
Grade 2	30
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	47
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	31
Grade 7	30
Grade 8	27

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Stanton Edwin M Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	50.2%
Male	164	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)