Fitler Academics Plus

140 W Seymour St
Philadelphia, PA 19144

159 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Fitler Academics Plus, located in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 magnet school within the School District of Philadelphia. The school is highly regarded for its rigorous academic environment, which emphasizes critical thinking, accelerated learning, and a challenging curriculum designed to prepare students for competitive high school placements. As an "Academics Plus" school, it focuses on high achievement standards and maintains a structured educational setting that encourages both intellectual growth and personal responsibility among its student body.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Fitler is known for fostering a strong, engaged community where parental involvement is highly encouraged. The school aims to create a supportive culture that balances academic intensity with social-emotional development. By maintaining a focus on high expectations and specialized instructional practices, Fitler Academics Plus remains a sought-after option for families in Philadelphia seeking a disciplined and academically enriching foundation for their children during their formative K-8 years.

159

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fitler Academics Plus
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	7
Black	147
Asian	1
Two or More	3
American Indian	1

Black
147 (92.5%)
Hispanic
7 (4.4%)
Two or More
3 (1.9%)
Asian
1 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.6%)

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)400-3610
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	159
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.2
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

Kindergarten 12

Grade 1 9

Grade 2 9

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 7

Grade 5 19

Grade 6 37

Grade 7 27

Grade 8 25