Wissahickon CS
Reported Enrollment
943
students
District
Wissahickon CS
County Context Score
34/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
4700 G Wissahickon Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19144
School District
Wissahickon CS
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 420010600659
- District ID
- 4200106
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
KG–8
Primary · Regular
Enrollment
943 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
Wissahickon 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
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What Wissahickon CS tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Wissahickon 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 Wissahickon CS. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Wissahickon CS.
943 students
Wissahickon CS reports 943 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 193 other primary schools in Philadelphia County with enrollment data, 181 report fewer students and 12 report more. The peer median is 444 students.
194 primary schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 446 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
1 district schools
Wissahickon 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.
Primary
1
Middle
0
High
0
Other
0
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School Profile FAQ
Is Wissahickon 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 Wissahickon CS.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Wissahickon 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 Wissahickon 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 Wissahickon CS with nearby schools?
Wissahickon CS should be compared with 194 primary schools in Philadelphia County, plus other schools in Wissahickon CS. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Wissahickon CS?
Before using Wissahickon CS in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Wissahickon CS.
Part of Wissahickon CS
Wissahickon CS is one of 1 school in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 943 students across 1 school.
Schools in District
1
Reported Enrollment
943
1 school reporting
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Philadelphia County Schools
County Context Score
34/100
County-level composite across 304 public schools
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.