Heston Edward Sch

1621 N 54th St
Philadelphia, PA 19131

245 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Heston Edward School (officially known as the **Edward Heston School**) is a public K-8 institution located in the Wynnefield neighborhood of West Philadelphia. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school serves a diverse student population, focusing on foundational academic development from kindergarten through middle school. The facility is situated on North 54th Street, positioning it as a key community anchor for families living in the surrounding residential area.

Like many schools in the district, Edward Heston emphasizes core curriculum standards while striving to foster a supportive learning environment for its students. The school focuses on preparing middle-grade students for the transition to high school, while also providing early childhood and elementary education aimed at building literacy and numeracy skills. It serves as a neighborhood hub, playing an integral role in the educational infrastructure of the 19131 zip code.

245

Total Students

29.9

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heston Edward Sch
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	12
Black	228
Two or More	5

Black
228 (93.1%)
Hispanic
12 (4.9%)
Two or More
5 (2.0%)

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)400-7290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
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

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 21

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 12

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 35

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 17

Grade 8 23