Universal Creighton CS

Elementary Charter Supplemental Virtual Philadelphia, PA Grades KG–08 City: Large Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD SchoolScore™ C (67.7)
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Universal Creighton CS
Philadelphia, PA 19120
Elementary ★ Charter Supplemental Virtual Grades KG–08 SchoolScore™ C (67.7)
663
Students
44.0
Teachers
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
(215)537-2531
Phone
http://www.universalcompanies.org/CREIG…
Website

Universal Creighton CS is a public charter school administered by the Universal Creighton CS district in Philadelphia, PENNSYLVANIA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades KG–08.

Key statistics: 663 students enrolled; a 15.1:1 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
663.0
State avg: 444.0
▲ 49% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
15.07:1
State avg: 13.1:1
▲ 15% worse
Free Lunch %
101.1%
State avg: 65.2%
▲ 55% worse
School Details
School Name
Universal Creighton CS
NCESSCH ID
420086607457
State School ID
PA-126517442-8251
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
5401 Tabor Avenue
City
Philadelphia
State
Pennsylvania
ZIP Code
19120
County
Philadelphia County
Metro Area
Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
4202
State Leg. Upper
42003
State Leg. Lower
42179
Latitude
40.03432
Longitude
-75.10522
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
663
Total Students
👩‍🏫
44.0
Teachers FTE
📐
15.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
44.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)44.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 670 101.1%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Universal Creighton CS
LEAID
4200866
State LEA ID
PA-126517442
Phone
(215)537-2531
Website
http://www.universalcompanies.org/CREIGHTON.html
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
Philadelphia
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$14,126K
Federal Revenue
$3,781K
State Revenue
$84K
Local Revenue
$10,261K
Total Expenditure
$13,421K
Instruction Exp.
$7,555K
Support Services
$4,494K
Other Current Exp.
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4
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6
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Universal Creighton CS, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Universal Creighton CS?
663 students are enrolled at Universal Creighton CS, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Universal Creighton CS have?
Universal Creighton CS has 44.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1.
What grades does Universal Creighton CS serve?
Universal Creighton CS serves grades KG through 08.
Is Universal Creighton CS a charter school?
Universal Creighton CS is a charter school.
What metro area is Universal Creighton CS located in?
Universal Creighton CS is located in the Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metropolitan area.
What school district does Universal Creighton CS belong to?
Universal Creighton CS is part of the Universal Creighton CS school district.
How much does Universal Creighton CS spend per student?
The Universal Creighton CS district spends approximately $20,242,836 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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