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Elementary Schools

Penrose School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 2515 S 78th St, Philadelphia, PA 19153.0

(215)400-8310

2/10
#1356
Rank 1356 out of 1,545
Top 88%
English Language Arts2/10 · #1257 · 19th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1397 · 10th percentile
Science1/10 · #1303 · 8th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Penrose School sits in the Eastwick neighborhood of Southwest Philadelphia, a tight-knit, largely residential community near the airport that tends to fly under the radar compared to other parts of the city. The school's scores reflect real challenges, and families here are navigating a district where resources and outcomes vary widely from block to block. For families rooted in the Eastwick or nearby Elmwood communities, Penrose is the neighborhood school, and understanding where it stands academically can help parents think about how to best support their kids — whether through enrichment programs, tutoring, or community partnerships.

Student Demographics

174 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
139 (80%)
Hispanic
14 (8%)
Asian
10 (6%)
Multiple Races
9 (5%)
Other
2 (1%)

Key Indicators

English Learners25 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged163 (94%)
Students with Disabilities31 (18%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

361
Enrollment
25.6
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #445 · 72nd percentile

112 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found