Disston Hamilton Sch

6801 Cottage St
Philadelphia, PA 19135

737 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The school located at 6801 Cottage Street in Philadelphia is officially known as the **Hamilton Disston School**. It is a public elementary school serving the Tacony neighborhood in Northeast Philadelphia and is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school primarily serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade, playing a central role in the local community by providing foundational education to neighborhood children.

The facility itself is a historic landmark in the area, often recognized for its traditional architecture that reflects the long-standing educational history of the Tacony community. As a public institution, the school focuses on standard core curricula including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while striving to support the diverse needs of its urban student population. For parents and community members, the school serves not only as an academic center but also as a hub for neighborhood engagement and youth development.

737

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Disston Hamilton Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	388
Black	224
Asian	18
Two or More	23

Hispanic
388 (52.6%)
Black
224 (30.4%)
White
84 (11.4%)
Two or More
23 (3.1%)
Asian
18 (2.4%)

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)400-3350
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
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 82

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 79

Grade 6 92

Grade 7 79

Grade 8 95

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Disston Hamilton Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	74
Grade 2	83
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	89
Grade 5	79
Grade 6	92
Grade 7	79
Grade 8	95

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Disston Hamilton Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	363	49.3%
Male	374	50.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Keystone Academy CS

Charter School 642 Students

4521 Longshore Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19135 (0.2 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th