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West Oak Lane CS

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataPrimaryRegularGrades KG–8City: LargeCharter

Reported Enrollment

950

students

District

West Oak Lane CS

County Context Score

34/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

7115 Stenton Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19138

School District

West Oak Lane CS

NCES Identifiers

School ID
420004100403
District ID
4200041

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

KG–8

Primary · Regular

Enrollment

950 students

School Setting

City: Large

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

West Oak Lane CS is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Philadelphia County has 304 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 1 school. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

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What West Oak Lane CS tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: West Oak Lane CS, Philadelphia County, and comparable primary schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • KG–8 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other primary schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Large matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
  • Charter status can mean separate application, lottery, or enrollment rules. Confirm eligibility before assuming neighborhood assignment.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for West Oak Lane CS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with West Oak Lane CS.

School scale

950 students

West Oak Lane CS reports 950 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 193 other primary schools in Philadelphia County with enrollment data, 182 report fewer students and 11 report more. The peer median is 444 students.

County peer set

194 primary schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 446 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

1 district schools

West Oak Lane CS lists 1 primary school in the current NCES data. For an elementary or primary choice, the next verification step is the middle-school and high-school path, because attendance boundaries and transfers can split later grades.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

1

Middle

0

High

0

Other

0

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Franklin Towne Charter Elementary SchoolKG–8955 students
Wissahickon CSKG–8943 students
Southwark SchPK–8920 students
Allen Ethan SchKG–8920 students

School Profile FAQ

Is West Oak Lane CS a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with West Oak Lane CS.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for West Oak Lane CS?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the West Oak Lane CS data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare West Oak Lane CS with nearby schools?

West Oak Lane CS should be compared with 194 primary schools in Philadelphia County, plus other schools in West Oak Lane CS. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for West Oak Lane CS?

Before using West Oak Lane CS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with West Oak Lane CS.

Part of West Oak Lane CS

West Oak Lane CS is one of 1 school in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 950 students across 1 school.

Schools in District

1

Reported Enrollment

950

1 school reporting

Philadelphia County Schools

County Context Score

34/100

County-level composite across 304 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor