Richmond Sch

2944 Belgrade St
Philadelphia, PA 19134

351 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Richmond Elementary School, located at 2944 Belgrade Street in the Port Richmond neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a long-standing public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school operates within a historic community that has deep roots in the city's industrial past. The school building itself is a recognizable fixture in the neighborhood, serving as a primary educational anchor for local families and reflecting the tight-knit, multi-generational character of the surrounding area.

Academically and culturally, Richmond School focuses on providing a foundational education for its diverse student body. Like many neighborhood schools in Philadelphia, it strives to balance core curriculum requirements with efforts to foster a supportive learning environment. The school plays an integral role in the Port Richmond community, often acting as a hub for local families and participating in district-wide initiatives aimed at improving student outcomes, school safety, and community engagement.

351

Total Students

28.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Richmond Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	114
Hispanic	141
Black	58
Asian	5
Two or More	32
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
141 (40.2%)
White
114 (32.5%)
Black
58 (16.5%)
Two or More
32 (9.1%)
Asian
5 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
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)400-7159
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	351
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
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

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 59

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Richmond Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	65
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	67
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	59

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Richmond Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	168	47.9%
Male	183	52.1%

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