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Mitchell El Sch

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades PreK to 8 · Philadelphia City SD

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About Mitchell El Sch

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Mitchell El Sch is a public school for pre-K through grade 8. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 283 students enrolled. That makes it one of the smaller public and charter elementary schools in Philadelphia. There are about 10.5 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (27 teachers in all). It is one of 219 schools in Philadelphia City SD. Families comparing options will find 236 other schools within 5 miles. Federal locale data places it in a large city.

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School facts

Address	5500 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Phone	(215) 400-7880
School district	Philadelphia City SD
Grades	PreK to 8
Students (2024-25)	283
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	27
Students per teacher	10.5
Charter school	No
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 421899003798). 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 Mitchell El Sch serve?

Mitchell El Sch serves pre-K through grade 8.

How many students attend Mitchell El Sch?

Mitchell El Sch reported 283 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mitchell El Sch?

About 10.5 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 283 students and 27 teachers in federal data.

Is Mitchell El Sch a public or charter school?

Mitchell El Sch is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Mitchell El Sch in?

Mitchell El Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/philadelphia-city-sd/

Where is Mitchell El Sch located?

Mitchell El Sch is at 5500 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19143. The phone number is (215) 400-7880.

How many other schools are near Mitchell El Sch?

There are 236 other schools within 5 miles of Mitchell El Sch in our directory.