Serving 314 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Longstreth William C 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 ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% 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: 314 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The Longstreth William C Sch serves the southwest part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.3 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 0.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Longstreth William C School's student population of 314 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
314 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Year Founded
1910
School Calendar
School Rankings
Longstreth William C 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 Longstreth William C School is 0.12, 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
#2650 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
94%
14%
White
1%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
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 Longstreth William C School's ranking?
Longstreth William C School is ranked #2650 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Longstreth William C School often compared to?
Longstreth William C Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Elementary School, Logan James School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Longstreth William C School?
314 students attend Longstreth William C School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Longstreth William C School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Longstreth William C School?
Longstreth William C School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Longstreth William C School offer ?
Longstreth William C School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Longstreth William C School part of?
Longstreth William C School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Longstreth William C School located?
Longstreth William C School is located in the Kingsessing neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 3 other public schools located in Kingsessing.
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