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Samuel Pennypacker Sch

1858 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138

Ranked 509 of 585 in Pennsylvania

Top schools in Philadelphia
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Samuel Pennypacker Sch

1858 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138

About Samuel Pennypacker Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 4%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 4% in Math and 22% in Reading.
27
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
324
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.62%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 6.17%
Black 91.05%
Two+ Races 2.16%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.62%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
6.17%
Black
91.05%
Two+ Races
2.16%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 324
45.06%
146 Female
54.94%
178 Male

Student Population

324 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

162 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Samuel Pennypacker Sch Contact Information

Address

1858 East Washington Lane, Philadelphia, PA 19138

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Phone

(215) 400-3510

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TOP 509 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Samuel Pennypacker Sch

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:45 AM – 3:24 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Samuel Pennypacker School recently welcomed officers from the 14th District for an engaging community outreach event where students explored safety vehicles, communication tools, and interactive learning activities. The program promoted safety awareness while helping strengthen positive relationships between students and local law enforcement. The school also received citywide praise after fourth-grade students created thoughtful advocacy letters supporting efforts to modernize and preserve their school building. These positive initiatives continue to encourage leadership, civic responsibility, and strong community involvement among students and families across the campus.

FAQ

Q1. Does Samuel Pennypacker Sch encourage civic responsibility?

Ans. Samuel Pennypacker Sch provides students with opportunities for community-based learning experiences. These activities help students develop leadership and awareness skills.

Q2. How does Samuel Pennypacker Sch promote student participation?

Ans. Samuel Pennypacker Sch offers interactive learning activities that encourage teamwork and participation. Teachers work to create positive classroom experiences for students.

Q3. Does Samuel Pennypacker Sch work with local organizations?

Ans. Samuel Pennypacker Sch partners with community organizations to provide educational and safety-related activities for students. These partnerships strengthen school and community connections.

Q4. What kind of learning environment does Samuel Pennypacker Sch provide?

Ans. Samuel Pennypacker Sch is committed to creating a positive and nurturing educational environment. Staff members encourage students to stay active and involved in school life.

Q5. Why do families choose Samuel Pennypacker Sch?

Ans. Families choose Samuel Pennypacker Sch for its strong community involvement and student-centered programs. The school focuses on academic achievement and positive student growth.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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