Overview
Tilden William T MS is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school enrolls 278 students. It is part of the Philadelphia City SD district.
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
12.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Intimate school community
278 students — small for a US elementary school
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictPhiladelphia City SD
County42101
CityPhiladelphia
ZIP19142
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID421899007496
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment278
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 %99%
State Avg70%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)