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Christopher Columbus CS
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades K to 8 · Christopher Columbus CS
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About Christopher Columbus CS
Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Christopher Columbus CS is a public charter school for kindergarten through grade 8. It reported 829 students in 2024-25. That makes it one of the larger public and charter elementary schools in Philadelphia. There are about 14.1 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (59 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city. Families comparing options will find 256 other schools within 5 miles.
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School facts
| Address | South Building, Philadelphia, PA 19147 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (215) 389-6000 |
| School district | Christopher Columbus CS |
| Grades | K to 8 |
| Students (2024-25) | 829 |
| Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25) | 59 |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 |
| Charter school | Yes |
| School type | Regular |
| Level | Elementary |
| Locale (NCES) | City, large, Philadelphia County |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 420005200489). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.
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Frequently asked questions
What grades does Christopher Columbus CS serve?
Christopher Columbus CS serves kindergarten through grade 8.
How many students attend Christopher Columbus CS?
Christopher Columbus CS reported 829 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Christopher Columbus CS?
About 14.1 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 829 students and 59 teachers in federal data.
Is Christopher Columbus CS a public or charter school?
Christopher Columbus CS is a public charter school.
What school district is Christopher Columbus CS in?
Christopher Columbus CS is part of Christopher Columbus CS.
Where is Christopher Columbus CS located?
Christopher Columbus CS is at South Building, Philadelphia, PA 19147. The phone number is (215) 389-6000.
How many other schools are near Christopher Columbus CS?
There are 256 other schools within 5 miles of Christopher Columbus CS in our directory.
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