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Widener Memorial Sch

1450 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141Philadelphia City SD →
Federal DataSpecial Education SchoolGrades KG–12Non-Charter
125
Students
Total enrolled
$38,325
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 167% vs nat'l
3.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 76% vs nat'l
34/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 31% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 125 students in grades KG–12 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
167% above average funding
District spends $38,325 per pupil, 167% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 34th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Widener Memorial Sch is a small other in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–12 with 125 students. The district invests $38,325 per student — 167% above the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 34/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Widener Memorial Sch

125
Total Students
3.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
34
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–12) are served by this school
Gender Distribution77 male · 48 female
62%
38%
Male 62%Female 38%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 125 students
Student Composition
10%
16%
46%
23%
Asian4%
White10%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black46%
Multiracial23%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421899003728

Academic Outcomes at Widener Memorial Sch

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
34
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 34th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 8th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19141

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$38,325Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$38,325
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,863
Student Support$7,282
Administration$4,599
Operations$5,749
Other$3,832
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $38,325 spent per student, an estimated $16,978 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
37%
State government
39.7%
Local (property tax)
37.0%
Federal programs
23.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $38,325/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • 3.7:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (34/100) — national median is 50
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Northeast Community Propel AcademyMayfair SchFrank Anne SchSpruance Gilbert Sch
+10 more
↓
Middle
Baldi C C A MSCastor Gardens MS
↓
High School
Northeast HSCentral HSLincoln HSWashington George HS
+9 more
School Profile
TypeSpecial Education School
LevelOther
GradesKG – 12
Location—
CountyPhiladelphia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPhiladelphia City SD →
Phone: (215)400-3710
NCES ID: 421899003728
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Philadelphia seeking a public school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

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High
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High
Lincoln HS
2,207 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Elem
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,731 students · KG–08
100% FRL
High
Washington George HS
1,707 students · 09–12
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Elem
Mayfair Sch
1,682 students · KG–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
Mid
Baldi C C A MS
1,462 students · 06–08
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Elem
Frank Anne Sch
1,347 students · PK–05
● 54 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1450 W Olney Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Other
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.