George W. Childs Elementary School is a K-8 school located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia, and the historic building it occupies previously housed the Jeremiah Nichols School and Norris S. Barratt Junior High School.
Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Childs George W 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 15% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Childs George W Sch serves the southern part of its school district in Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Most families can expect a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Childs George W School's student population of 471 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
All children who complete their education at G. W. Childs will acquire interpersonal and academic skills to be successful high school students and productive community members.
School Rankings
Childs George W 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 Childs George W School is 0.73, which is more 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
#2368 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
14%
5%
Hispanic
28%
16%
Black
41%
14%
White
10%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)28%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
59%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Childs George W School's ranking?
Childs George W School is ranked #2368 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Childs George W School often compared to?
Childs George W Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Stanton Edwin M School, Marian Anderson Neighborhood Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Childs George W School?
471 students attend Childs George W School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Childs George W School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 10% of students are White, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Childs George W School?
Childs George W School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Childs George W School offer ?
Childs George W School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Childs George W School part of?
Childs George W School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Childs George W School located?
Childs George W School is located in the Point Breeze neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA.
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