Southwark Sch

1835 S 9th St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

976 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Southwark School, located at 1835 S. 9th Street in the Passyunk Square neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K–8 public school serving a diverse student population within the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it acts as a central hub for the surrounding South Philadelphia community, often noted for its commitment to supporting a multicultural student body that includes many families from immigrant backgrounds.

The school is recognized for its historical building and its focus on fostering an inclusive educational environment. In addition to core academic instruction, Southwark places a strong emphasis on social-emotional learning and community engagement, frequently collaborating with local organizations and partners to provide enrichment opportunities for its students. Its location in a vibrant, walkable part of the city allows the school to maintain deep roots in the local neighborhood, making it a focal point for families living in the 19148 zip code.

976

Total Students

63.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Southwark Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	562
Black	64
Asian	188
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

Hispanic
562 (57.6%)
Asian
188 (19.3%)
White
136 (13.9%)
Black
64 (6.6%)
Two or More
24 (2.5%)
American Indian
2 (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)400-8400
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	976
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
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 32

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 106

Grade 3 101

Grade 4 106

Grade 5 103

Grade 6 103

Grade 7 121

Grade 8 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Southwark Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	32
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	104
Grade 2	106
Grade 3	101
Grade 4	106
Grade 5	103
Grade 6	103
Grade 7	121
Grade 8	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Southwark Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	473	48.5%
Male	503	51.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)