Overview
The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds is a public elementary serving grades 0–8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 908 students. It is part of the The Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Pennsylvania state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
13.4:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
92% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span0–8
DistrictThe Philadelphia CS for Arts and Sciences at HR Edmunds
County42101
CityPhiladelphia
ZIP19124
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID420086307473
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment908
Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %92%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)