Mastery CS John Wister Elementary

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual Philadelphia, PA Grades KG–05 City: Large Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD SchoolScore™ C (61.8)
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Mastery CS John Wister Elementary
Philadelphia, PA 19144
Elementary ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–05 SchoolScore™ C (61.8)
506
Students
30.0
Teachers
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
(215)951-4003
Phone
http://www.masterycharter.org
Website

Mastery CS John Wister Elementary is a public charter Elementary school located in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA, operated by the Mastery CS John Wister Elementary school district. It serves grades KG–05.

Key statistics: 506 students enrolled; a 16.9:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Pennsylvania Elementary School Average
Enrollment
506.0
State avg: 444.0
▲ 14% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
16.87:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▲ 29% worse
Free Lunch %
98.4%
State avg: 65.2%
▲ 51% worse
School Details
School Name
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary
NCESSCH ID
420088907599
State School ID
PA-126518118-8365
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
PHILADELPHIA CITY SD
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
67 E Bringhurst Street
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
19144
County
Philadelphia County
Metro Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
4203
State Leg. Upper
42004
State Leg. Lower
42201
Latitude
40.03346
Longitude
-75.16707
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th
👥
506
Total Students
👩‍🏫
30.0
Teachers FTE
📐
16.9:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
30.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)30.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 498 98.4%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary
LEAID
4200889
State LEA ID
PA-126518118
Phone
(215)951-4003
Website
http://www.masterycharter.org
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Philadelphia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,089K
Federal Revenue
$2,542K
State Revenue
$81K
Local Revenue
$7,466K
Total Expenditure
$9,498K
Instruction Exp.
$5,368K
Support Services
$3,251K
Other Current Exp.
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Mastery CS John Wister Elementary

1
Fitler Academics Plus
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0.5 mi
2
Kelly John B Sch
Philadelphia · Elementary
0.6 mi
3
Mastery CS-Pickett Campus
Philadelphia · High
0.7 mi
4
Logan James Sch
Philadelphia · Elementary
0.8 mi
5
Central HS
Philadelphia · High
0.9 mi
6
Mastery CS-Francis D. Pastorius Elementary
Philadelphia · Elementary
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Mastery CS John Wister Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Mastery CS John Wister Elementary?
506 students are enrolled at Mastery CS John Wister Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Mastery CS John Wister Elementary have?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary has 30.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.9:1.
What grades does Mastery CS John Wister Elementary serve?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary serves grades KG through 05.
Is Mastery CS John Wister Elementary a charter school?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary is a charter school.
What metro area is Mastery CS John Wister Elementary located in?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary is located in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.
What school district does Mastery CS John Wister Elementary belong to?
Mastery CS John Wister Elementary is part of the Mastery CS John Wister Elementary school district.
How much does Mastery CS John Wister Elementary spend per student?
The Mastery CS John Wister Elementary district spends approximately $18,770,751 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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