PENROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Go back
2515 S 78TH ST
PHILADELPHIA, PA 19153
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Phone: 215-492-6455
School Information
  • GreatSchools Rating: 2
  • Educational Climate: Average
  • Technology Measure: Medium-high
  • Type: Public
  • Grades: Kindergarten - 8th Grade
  • District: Philadelphia City School District
  • Students/Teacher: 16
  • Students/Grade: 67.6
  • Number Students: 608
  • Number Teachers: 37
  • Number Classrooms: 28
  • Expense/Pupil: $6,800.00 - 7,499.99
  • Poverty Level: 16 - 29.9 PERCENT
  • Number Computers: 95
  • Number PCs: 0
  • Number Macs: 095
  • Principal: Ms Katherine Pendino
  • CHARTER SCHOOL
  • GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS
  • ESL
  • SPECIAL EDUCATION
  • ADVANCED PLACEMENT
  • BEFORE AND AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS
  • ALTERNATIVE PROGRAMS
  • YEAR ROUND CLASSES
  • VOC-TECH
  • ADULT EDUCATION
  • NCLB SCHOOL
  • BLUE RIBBON SCHOOL
  • COALITION OF ESSENTIAL SCHOOLS
  • AYP SCHOOL
  • INTERNATIONAL BACCALAUREATE
  • MAGNET SCHOOL
School Ratings & Reviews

School Ratings (19 ratings)
Maximum Rating: 5




    School Reviews (15 Reviews)
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    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-07-17
    "There are some really hard working teachers at Penrose. I don't get the sense that they are supported. There is no real conflict resolution or respite for teachers when students get out of hand. Other than a Saturday detention which is not actually attacking the root of the issues. Also, there is very little communication between staff and parents when there are problems arising. On any given day you will see students afterschool beating each other up or jumping into the school buses and cursing. In terms of academics, no emphasis is placed on social studies /science and the PSSA end up being taught while social and science studies are completely neglected. Over the years I have seen a lot of great initatives started but not followed up. I think it is because it is not staffed properly."
    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2011-05-20
    "The Penroes school is the Pits. I have a neighbor whose children attend this school in grade 1, which is the last year. she said there are not enough teachers and the children are buck wild, one kid arm got broken, in reading the reviews one mother said it is the best, well maybe she is uneducated and does not recognize education to know the difference. It is a shame and disgrace we have schools in the neighborhood with such low ratings and this is the best for our children. the only attractive thing about this school is the color."
    Other Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-05-07
    "Appearance and organization are very important to developing a climate of success. The Penrose building is well maintained and is full of educators (including the principal) who do take education seriously. They are prepared and care deeply for the children as if they were their own."
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-04-12
    "This is a terrific school with a caring group of teachers and staff. The district decided the school should teach Corrective Reading and Corrective Math but still the school tries to bring out the best in all of the kids with fun activities. We love it here!"
    Parent Review | Rating:
    Posted 2010-02-25
    "The principle here is the worst she does not think highly of the students and now the teachers are to teach the students something called C.A.M and i do not think that the teachers seem to like to teach it, my child does not see to be improving either. Whats wrong with the Philadelphia school district"
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