Durham Thomas Child Dev Center serves 198 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
198 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
96%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Durham Thomas Child Dev Center?
198 students attend Durham Thomas Child Dev Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Durham Thomas Child Dev Center students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Durham Thomas Child Dev Center?
Durham Thomas Child Dev Center has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Durham Thomas Child Dev Center offer ?
Durham Thomas Child Dev Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Durham Thomas Child Dev Center part of?
Durham Thomas Child Dev Center is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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