Enrollment
141
Combined
DISTRICT 527 · STATE 1,819
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PHILADELPHIA CITY SD·NCES 421899003728
Widener Memorial School
1450 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141 · (215) 400-3710 · Philadelphia County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED11-CITYTITLE ISPECIAL EDUCATION SCHOOL141 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Schools serving specialized populations are not graded, because state test results are not a fair comparison for them. How grades work
Student : Teacher
4.1:1
34 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 31.6:1 · STATE 15.5:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
96%
135 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 75%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 3 | 2% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 3% |
| Grade 2 | 10 | 7% |
| Grade 3 | 3 | 2% |
| Grade 4 | 6 | 4% |
| Grade 5 | 16 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 9 | 6% |
| Grade 7 | 13 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 11 | 8% |
| Grade 9 | 8 | 6% |
| Grade 10 | 10 | 7% |
| Grade 11 | 5 | 4% |
| Grade 12 | 43 | 30% |
Student demographics
70%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 71% · STATE 59% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
BeatsExpectations
Not computed for this schoolBeatsExpectations is not computed for specialized-population schools (schools for the deaf or blind, therapeutic and behavioral-health placements, juvenile-justice and alternative-education settings, and similar). State ELA/Math proficiency rates are not a comparable metric for these populations, so a demographically-adjusted residual against general-enrollment peers would be misleading. About the methodology →
Where Widener Memorial School ranks
Among K-12 schools| Measure | This school | In Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 141 | #6 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 95.7% | #2 of 6 |
Ranked against other public K-12 schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
141
-6 (-4%) vs 2020
-49% since 1990-91, when it was 277
Student : Teacher
4.1:1
was 5.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 141 | 34.4 | 4.1:1 | 96% (135) |
| 2023-24 | 135 | 34.1 | 4.0:1 | 100% (135) |
| 2022-23 | 125 | 34.1 | 3.7:1 | 100% (125) |
| 2020-21 | 147 | 27 | 5.4:1 | 98% (144) |
| 2017-18 | 141 | 26.5 | 5.3:1 | 100% (141) |
| 2015-16 | 150 | 14 | 10.7:1 | 100% (150) |
| 2010-11 | 181 | 39 | 4.6:1 | 98% (178) |
| 2000-01 | 262 | 45 | 5.8:1 | 81% (212) |
| 1990-91 | 277 | 47 | 5.9:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Widener Memorial School.
Since 2017-18: students unchanged (141 to 141); teachers up 30% (26.5 to 34.4).
About Widener Memorial School
Widener Memorial School is a school serving multiple grade levels in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and it is part of Philadelphia City SD. Federal data show 141 students enrolled in kindergarten through 12 in 2024-25. Across combined schools in Pennsylvania, the average enrollment is about 1,819.
Philadelphia City SD (220 schools, 116,230 students) runs Widener Memorial School.
Black students account for 47% of enrollment at Widener Memorial School, more than any other group. Other groups include 18% Hispanic, 17% multiracial, 13% White, and 6% Asian. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Widener Memorial School scores 70%.
Staffing at Widener Memorial School comes to 34.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 4.1:1. By comparison, the average for combined schools in Pennsylvania is 15.5:1. Widener Memorial School counts 96% of students as eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. The figure for public schools in Philadelphia County is close, at 95%.
The county, Philadelphia County, is where the school is located. Median household income comes to about $61,953, about 35% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 17% of residents are in poverty. The county has 309 public schools and about 182,005 students.
Widener Memorial School's closest public school neighbor is Girls High School, less than a tenth of a mile away. The five-mile area around Widener Memorial School holds at least 8 other public schools.
The school's locale code, City: Large, means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
Federal enrollment counts decreased from 147 (2020-21) to 141 (2024-25). Students per teacher dropped from 5.4 in 2020-21 to 4.1 in 2024-25.
People who know Widener Memorial School can post here about open houses, carpools, and field trips. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Philadelphia County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,579,706
Census ACS
Median income
$61,953
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
35%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
17%
Below federal line
Schools in county
309
182,005 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
- Northeast High SchoolHigh · 3,463 students
- Lincoln High SchoolHigh · 2,472 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 2,329 students
- Northeast Community Propel AcademyElementary · 1,783 students
- Mayfair SchoolElementary · 1,763 students
- Washington George High SchoolHigh · 1,755 students
Other schools in Philadelphia
- Northeast High SchoolHigh · 3,463 students
- Philadelphia Performing Arts CSCombined · 2,572 students
- Lincoln High SchoolHigh · 2,472 students
- Central High SchoolHigh · 2,329 students
- MaST Community CS IICombined · 1,875 students
- First Philadelphia Preparatory CSCombined · 1,831 students
Nearby schools
- Girls High School0.1 mi · 592
- Central High School0.2 mi · 2,329
- Howe Julia Ward School0.4 mi · 229
- Pennell Joseph School0.5 mi · 301
- Logan James School0.5 mi · 264
- Lindley Academy CS at Birney0.7 mi · 739
Frequently asked questions
About Widener Memorial SchoolHow large is Widener Memorial School?
Widener Memorial School enrolls approximately 141 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Widener Memorial School serve?
Widener Memorial School serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Widener Memorial School?
Approximately 4.1:1 students per teacher at Widener Memorial School.
How diverse is Widener Memorial School?
Widener Memorial School reports a student body of 13% White, 18% Hispanic, 47% Black, 6% Asian, 17% Two or more.
Is Widener Memorial School public or private?
Widener Memorial School is a public K-12 school, overseen by Philadelphia City SD.
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