Pollock Robert B Sch

2875 Welsh Rd
Philadelphia, PA 19152

845 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Robert B. Pollock School, located at 2850 Welsh Road in the Bustleton section of Northeast Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic skills, including literacy and mathematics, while fostering a supportive environment for its diverse student body.

The school is deeply integrated into its local neighborhood, serving as a community hub for families in the 19152 zip code. Like many schools within the district, Pollock utilizes various instructional strategies and extracurricular activities aimed at promoting both social-emotional development and academic growth. Families interested in specific school performance data, current enrollment statistics, or neighborhood-based programs are encouraged to consult the official School District of Philadelphia website or the school’s main office for the most up-to-date information.

845

Total Students

50.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pollock Robert B Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	205
Black	261
Asian	165
Two or More	28
American Indian	4

Black
261 (30.9%)
Hispanic
205 (24.3%)
White
182 (21.5%)
Asian
165 (19.5%)
Two or More
28 (3.3%)
American Indian
4 (0.5%)

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)400-3210
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	845
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.3
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 94

Grade 1 105

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 101

Grade 7 90

Grade 8 92

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pollock Robert B Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	94
Grade 1	105
Grade 2	94
Grade 3	100
Grade 4	87
Grade 5	82
Grade 6	101
Grade 7	90
Grade 8	92

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pollock Robert B Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	428	50.7%
Male	417	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)