Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch

6523 Lansdowne Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19151

303 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Lewis C. Cassidy Academics Plus School, located in the Overbrook neighborhood of West Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades K–8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution operates under the "Academics Plus" model, which is designed to offer a more rigorous, accelerated curriculum compared to a standard neighborhood school. The program emphasizes high academic standards, strong core subject mastery, and a structured learning environment aimed at preparing students for competitive high school placements.

Beyond its academic focus, the school serves as a central pillar for the surrounding community. Like many schools in the district, Cassidy integrates social-emotional learning and extracurricular activities to foster a well-rounded development for its diverse student body. By combining a demanding academic structure with a commitment to student growth, Lewis C. Cassidy strives to provide a stable, high-quality educational foundation for families living in the 19151 zip code and the broader Philadelphia area.

303

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	25
Black	266
Asian	3
Two or More	8

Black
266 (87.8%)
Hispanic
25 (8.3%)
Two or More
8 (2.6%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
White
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)400-7510
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 31

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 24

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 34

Grade 6 44

Grade 7 34

Grade 8 29