Edwin M. Stanton School is an historic K-8 school located in the Southwest Center City neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, within the Christian Street Historic District. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia. The building was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 329 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Stanton Edwin M School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 329 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stanton Edwin M School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Stanton Edwin M School's student population of 329 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 31% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
329 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Year Founded
1926
School Calendar
Campus Size
2 acres
School Rankings
Stanton Edwin M School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Stanton Edwin M School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2172 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
8%
16%
Black
63%
14%
White
18%
60%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stanton Edwin M School's ranking?
Stanton Edwin M School is ranked #2172 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Stanton Edwin M School often compared to?
Stanton Edwin M Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy, Childs George W School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Stanton Edwin M School?
329 students attend Stanton Edwin M School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Stanton Edwin M School students are Black, 18% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stanton Edwin M School?
Stanton Edwin M School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Stanton Edwin M School offer ?
Stanton Edwin M School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanton Edwin M School part of?
Stanton Edwin M School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Stanton Edwin M School located?
Stanton Edwin M School is located in the Graduate Hospital neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 2 other public schools located in Graduate Hospital.
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