Morton Thomas G Sch

2501 S 63rd St
Philadelphia, PA 19142

356 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

**Morton Thomas G. School**, located at 2501 S 63rd St in Southwest Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in the School District of Philadelphia. The school is situated in the Elmwood Park neighborhood and plays a central role in providing foundational education to the local community. Like many schools in the district, it focuses on delivering a core curriculum while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities present in the Philadelphia public education system.

The school environment at Thomas G. Morton is characterized by its commitment to student development through standard academic instruction and various school-wide initiatives. As a neighborhood school, it serves a diverse student population and acts as a focal point for families in the 19142 zip code. Parents and community members typically engage with the school through local programming and outreach efforts, aiming to foster a supportive learning atmosphere that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond.

356

Total Students

27.9

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morton Thomas G Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	44
Black	281
Asian	14
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Black
281 (78.9%)
Hispanic
44 (12.4%)
Asian
14 (3.9%)
White
8 (2.2%)
Two or More
8 (2.2%)
American Indian
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)400-8160
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	356
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
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 76

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 58