Henry Charles W Sch

601 Carpenter Ln
Philadelphia, PA 19119

518 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Henry H. Houston School (often referred to as the Henry Charles W. School in administrative listings) is a public K-8 institution located in the Mount Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia. Serving a diverse student body, the school is situated on Carpenter Lane in a historic residential area, positioning it as a key community hub for local families. The school operates under the School District of Philadelphia and is known for its commitment to providing a foundational education that bridges the gap between early childhood learning and high school readiness.

Academically, the school focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while striving to foster a supportive learning environment. Like many neighborhood schools in Philadelphia, it places a strong emphasis on student development, extracurricular engagement, and building partnerships with families and the surrounding community. As a cornerstone of the Mount Airy area, the school works to balance the rigors of state-mandated curriculum with the unique cultural and social needs of its neighborhood students.

518

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry Charles W Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	200
Hispanic	24
Black	232
Asian	10
Two or More	48
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

Black
232 (44.8%)
White
200 (38.6%)
Two or More
48 (9.3%)
Hispanic
24 (4.6%)
Asian
10 (1.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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)400-3480
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
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 48

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 42

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Henry Charles W Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	48
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	72
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	69
Grade 6	58
Grade 7	42
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Henry Charles W Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	241	46.5%
Male	277	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)