Southwest Leadership Academy CS

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual Philadelphia, PA Grades KG–08 City: Large Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD SchoolScore™ D (56.2)
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Southwest Leadership Academy CS
Philadelphia, PA 19142
Elementary ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ D (56.2)
670
Students
35.0
Teachers
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
(215)729-1939
Phone
http://www.slacs-phila.org
Website

Southwest Leadership Academy CS is a public charter Elementary school located in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA, operated by the Southwest Leadership Academy CS school district. It serves grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 670 students enrolled; a 19.1:1 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
670.0
State avg: 444.0
▲ 51% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
19.14:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▲ 46% worse
Free Lunch %
87.9%
State avg: 65.2%
▲ 35% worse
School Details
School Name
Southwest Leadership Academy CS
NCESSCH ID
420075806112
State School ID
PA-108515107-7960
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
PHILADELPHIA CITY SD
Virtual
Supplemental Virtual
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
7101 Paschall Ave
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
19142
County
Philadelphia County
Metro Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
4205
State Leg. Upper
42008
State Leg. Lower
42191
Latitude
39.9182
Longitude
-75.2426
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
670
Total Students
👩‍🏫
35.0
Teachers FTE
📐
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
35.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)35.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 589 87.9%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Southwest Leadership Academy CS
LEAID
4200758
State LEA ID
PA-108515107
Phone
(215)729-1939
Website
http://slacs-phila.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Philadelphia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$10,972K
Federal Revenue
$3,144K
State Revenue
$137K
Local Revenue
$7,691K
Total Expenditure
$13,261K
Instruction Exp.
$5,529K
Support Services
$5,914K
Other Current Exp.
$293K
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Southwest Leadership Academy CS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Southwest Leadership Academy CS?
670 students are enrolled at Southwest Leadership Academy CS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Southwest Leadership Academy CS have?
Southwest Leadership Academy CS has 35.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does Southwest Leadership Academy CS serve?
Southwest Leadership Academy CS serves grades KG through 08.
Is Southwest Leadership Academy CS a charter school?
Southwest Leadership Academy CS is a charter school.
What metro area is Southwest Leadership Academy CS located in?
Southwest Leadership Academy CS is located in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.
What school district does Southwest Leadership Academy CS belong to?
Southwest Leadership Academy CS is part of the Southwest Leadership Academy CS school district.
How much does Southwest Leadership Academy CS spend per student?
The Southwest Leadership Academy CS district spends approximately $19,792,537 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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