Kirkbride Eliza B Sch

1501 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

522 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Eliza B. Kirkbride School, located in the Passyunk Square neighborhood of South Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, it serves as a neighborhood anchor that reflects the rich cultural and linguistic diversity of the surrounding community. The school is housed in a historic building that has been a long-standing fixture in the area, providing a traditional educational setting for local families.

Academically, Kirkbride is known for its commitment to supporting a diverse student body, including a significant population of English Language Learners. The school focuses on building foundational literacy and math skills while offering various extracurricular activities and community-based programs to enrich the student experience. By fostering a close-knit environment, Kirkbride aims to prepare its students for the transition to high school while promoting values of inclusivity, collaboration, and academic growth within the South Philadelphia community.

522

Total Students

36.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	68
Hispanic	291
Black	30
Asian	105
Two or More	28

Hispanic
291 (55.7%)
Asian
105 (20.1%)
White
68 (13.0%)
Black
30 (5.7%)
Two or More
28 (5.4%)

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)400-7980
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	522
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
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 33

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 45

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 50

Grade 4 54

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 53

Grade 7 60

Grade 8 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	33
Kindergarten	58
Grade 1	45
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	50
Grade 4	54
Grade 5	56
Grade 6	53
Grade 7	60
Grade 8	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Kirkbride Eliza B Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	262	50.2%
Male	260	49.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)