Edmunds Henry R School serves 906 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 32% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 74%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 71%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
906 students
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)32%
74%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)29%
71%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
13:1
Showing 2004–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
5%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
22%
16%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
66%
14%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
60%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2004–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
59%
Showing 2004–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 74% PA state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 71% PA state average).
How many students attend Edmunds Henry R School?
906 students attend Edmunds Henry R School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Edmunds Henry R School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edmunds Henry R School?
Edmunds Henry R School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Edmunds Henry R School offer ?
Edmunds Henry R School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Edmunds Henry R School part of?
Edmunds Henry R School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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