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Rowen William School

6841 N 19th St
Philadelphia, PA 19126
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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William Rowen Elementary School is an historic, American elementary school that is located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Part of the School District of Philadelphia, it was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988.
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Rowen William School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Rowen William School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Rowen William School's student population of 309 students has declined by 29% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
309 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

Rowen William School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rowen William School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#2530 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
≤5%
36%
25-29%
55%
50-59%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
4%
15%
Black
91%
14%
White
2%
61%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.17
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
11%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Rowen William School's ranking?
Rowen William School is ranked #2530 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Rowen William School often compared to?
Rowen William Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ellwood School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Rowen William School?
309 students attend Rowen William School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Rowen William School students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rowen William School?
Rowen William School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Rowen William School offer ?
Rowen William School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Rowen William School part of?
Rowen William School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Rowen William School located?
Rowen William School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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