McCall Gen George A Sch

325 S 7th St
Philadelphia, PA 19106

629 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

General George A. McCall Elementary School is a highly regarded K-8 public school located in the historic Society Hill neighborhood of Philadelphia. Known for its strong academic reputation and tight-knit community feel, the school serves a diverse population of students drawn from both the immediate neighborhood and the broader city. McCall is frequently cited as one of the top-performing schools in the School District of Philadelphia, often recognized for its rigorous curriculum and consistently high standardized test scores.

Beyond academics, McCall is noted for its active and engaged parent body, which provides significant support through the "Home and School Association." The school’s location in a vibrant, historic area allows for unique educational opportunities, and it fosters a culture that balances high academic expectations with a focus on social and emotional development. As a cornerstone of its local community, McCall serves as a popular choice for families looking for a stable, high-achieving environment within the city's public school system.

629

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McCall Gen George A Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	184
Hispanic	36
Black	79
Asian	269
Two or More	60
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
269 (42.8%)
White
184 (29.3%)
Black
79 (12.6%)
Two or More
60 (9.5%)
Hispanic
36 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)400-7840
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	629
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 71

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 63

Grade 6 60

Grade 7 61

Grade 8 56