Nebinger George W Sch

601 Carpenter St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

George W. Nebinger School is a public K-8 elementary school located in the Queen Village neighborhood of South Philadelphia. Serving a diverse student population, the school is known for its strong connection to the local community and its commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment. It operates within the School District of Philadelphia and provides a foundational academic curriculum that emphasizes core subjects while encouraging student participation in various extracurricular activities.

The school is well-regarded for its historic building and its active parent-teacher organization, "The Friends of Nebinger," which plays a significant role in fundraising and organizing enrichment programs. Because of its location in a vibrant, walkable neighborhood, Nebinger serves as a central hub for families in the area. The school focuses on balancing academic rigor with social-emotional development, aiming to prepare its students for the transition to high school within the city’s educational system.

391

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Nebinger George W Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	109
Hispanic	88
Black	139
Asian	32
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

Black
139 (35.5%)
White
109 (27.9%)
Hispanic
88 (22.5%)
Asian
32 (8.2%)
Two or More
22 (5.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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)400-8110
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.1
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 18

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 41

Grade 3 47

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 24

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Nebinger George W Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	52
Grade 2	41
Grade 3	47
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	45
Grade 6	50
Grade 7	24
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Nebinger George W Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	184	47.1%
Male	207	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)