Key Francis Scott Sch

2230 S 8th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

370 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Francis Scott Key School, located at 2230 S 8th St in South Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school functions as a neighborhood anchor, reflecting the diverse and vibrant cultural history of the surrounding South Philly community. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that balances core academic subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science with social-emotional development.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Key Elementary aims to foster an inclusive environment that supports students from various backgrounds. The school community often leverages its urban location to engage students through localized learning opportunities and community-based initiatives. While navigating the challenges common to large public school systems, the staff at Francis Scott Key focuses on preparing students for high school transitions while encouraging active parental and community involvement to improve student outcomes and foster a positive, supportive learning climate.

370

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Key Francis Scott Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	21
Hispanic	226
Black	16
Asian	103
Two or More	2
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
226 (61.1%)
Asian
103 (27.8%)
White
21 (5.7%)
Black
16 (4.3%)
Two or More
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)400-8250
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	370
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 61

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 44

Grade 5 59

Grade 6 48

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Key Francis Scott Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	47
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	61
Grade 3	58
Grade 4	44
Grade 5	59
Grade 6	48

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Key Francis Scott Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	165	44.6%
Male	205	55.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)