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Edwin Forrest Elementary School

Edwin Forrest Elementary School is a public primary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K–5, rated C-, with 841 students and a 17.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 22% in English Language Arts and 15% in Math.

C-TopHap school rating
Rating
C-
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
841
Students per teacher
17.5:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts22%
Math15%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic51%
Black24%
White12%
Two or more races8%
Asian5%
Native American0%
Pacific Islander0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
97%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-28.8%
Prior-year enrollment
1,182

Homes assigned to this school

5,001 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Edwin Forrest Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
7300 Cottage St, Philadelphia, PA 19136
Phone
(215) 400-3330
Website
philasd.org
Setting
City - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
421899003764
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School district

Philadelphia City School District

District rating
C+
Schools
220
Students
120,057
Spending per student
$17,593
Teachers (FTE)
8,000
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Edwin Forrest Elementary School

How is Edwin Forrest Elementary School rated?

Edwin Forrest Elementary School holds a C- rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Philadelphia City School District is rated C+ overall.

How do students at Edwin Forrest Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Edwin Forrest Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 22% in English Language Arts and 15% in Math.

What grades does Edwin Forrest Elementary School serve?

Edwin Forrest Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Edwin Forrest Elementary School?

841 students attend Edwin Forrest Elementary School, down from 1,182 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Edwin Forrest Elementary School?

TopHap matches 5,001 residential properties to Edwin Forrest Elementary School in and around Philadelphia. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Edwin Forrest Elementary School in?

Edwin Forrest Elementary School is part of Philadelphia City School District, which reports 220 schools, 120,057 students and $17,593 of spending per student.