Overbrook Elementary School

Summary:

Overbrook Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Philadelphia City School District, with 202 students. Despite its relatively small size, the school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Overbrook Elementary School over the past decade, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Overbrook Elementary School faces significant challenges in terms of academic performance, with only 11.2% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 29.6% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to the district and state averages. The school also has an extremely high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Additionally, Overbrook Elementary has had relatively high dropout rates in recent years, ranging from 1.6% to 5.5%.

While Philadelphia City School District schools in the immediate vicinity of Overbrook Elementary, such as Lewis C Cassidy Academics Plus School and Overbrook Edu Center, also struggle with academic performance and high percentages of low-income students, the nearby Harambee Institute of Science and Technology Charter School, Mastery Charter School - Mann Campus, and Ad Prima Charter School generally outperform Overbrook Elementary and the district on academic measures, suggesting the potential benefits of the charter school model in this area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 2032 N 62nd St
       Philadelphia, PA  19151-3206


(215) 400-7520

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1339th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,293 Help


Students who attend Overbrook Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Overbrook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  215

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.0%
Hispanic:
3.3%
Two or more races:
1.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Overbrook Elementary School ranks worse than 87.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 69th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.52. (See more...)
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Compare Details Overbrook Elementary School ranks worse than 79.3% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.84. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93%), Hispanic (3.3%), two or more races (1.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Overbrook Elementary School is 12.2. 76 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Overbrook Elementary School is $21,293, which is the 52nd highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Overbrook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Overbrook Elementary School 1339th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Overbrook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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SchoolDigger ranks Overbrook Elementary School 707th of 891 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Overbrook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Overbrook Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 10.54 1148th 1302 11.8%
2004 8.23 1178th 1308 9.9%
2005 11.29 1172nd 1299 9.8%
2006 20.31 1341st 1545 13.2%
2007 24.29 1321st 1555 15.0%
2008 15.23 1386th 1551 10.6%
2009 9.79 1433rd 1549 7.5%
2010 14.80 1415th 1579 10.4%
2011 10.91 1481st 1597 7.3%
2012 7.86 1482nd 1599 7.3%
2013 11.04 1342nd 1519 11.7%
2014 3.86 1379th 1467 6.0%
2015 11.17 1294th 1474 12.2%
2016 14.11 1320th 1554 15.1%
2017 8.86 1378th 1547 10.9%
2018 13.74 1305th 1530 14.7%
2019 15.56 1292nd 1544 16.3%
2022 7.46 1406th 1534 8.3%
2023 5.93 1447th 1534 5.7%
2024 11.52 1339th 1526 12.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.85 1292nd 1414 8.6%
2024 15.52 1251st 1432 12.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.93 1330th 1488 10.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 14.69 1272nd 1495 14.9%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 25.26 346th 437 20.8%
2024 39.64 260th 437 40.5%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Overbrook Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 7.88 785th 877 10.5%
2018 13.60 728th 861 15.4%
2019 11.53 769th 891 13.7%
2022 14.80 727th 883 17.7%
2023 11.17 780th 893 12.7%
2024 17.84 707th 891 20.7%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 20.06 709th 874 18.9%
2024 22.23 698th 877 20.4%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 15.73 718th 870 17.5%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Overbrook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 34.82 269th 421 36.1%
2024 49.19 172nd 408 57.8%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Overbrook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 1 145 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 146
1998 1 190 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1999 2 227 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 230
2000 2 259 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 264
2001 1 262 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2002 1 311 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2003 1 311 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2004 0 353 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2005 1 341 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2006 0 348 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 351
2007 1 353 0 3 1 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 2 341 0 0 1 n/a n/a 3 347
2009 2 311 0 0 1 n/a n/a 5 319
2010 3 287 1 0 0 n/a n/a 5 296
2011 4 293 0 0 0 0 7 0 304
2012 3 278 0 0 1 0 8 0 290
2013 1 275 0 2 2 0 10 0 290
2014 1 238 0 1 1 0 12 0 253
2015 1 214 0 4 1 0 11 0 231
2016 2 208 0 3 1 0 12 0 226
2017 2 221 0 4 1 0 10 0 238
2018 4 217 0 3 1 0 9 0 234
2019 2 225 0 2 1 0 7 0 237
2020 1 221 0 2 1 0 5 0 230
2021 1 205 0 2 0 0 5 0 213
2022 1 180 0 3 1 0 5 0 190
2023 1 187 3 4 1 0 6 0 202
2024 3 200 0 7 1 0 4 0 215

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Overbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 146 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 191 11.0 17.4 n/a
1999 230 13.5 17.0 n/a
2000 264 12.6 21.0 0
2001 269 16.6 16.2 70.3
2002 315 13.6 23.2 70.8
2003 315 13.6 23.2 70.8
2004 355 19.5 18.2 56.9
2005 345 19.0 18.2 64.6
2006 351 20.0 17.6 63.2
2007 358 18.2 19.7 61.7
2008 347 21.2 16.4 77.6
2009 319 20.2 15.8 77.1
2010 296 21.2 13.9 91.1
2011 304 20.1 15.0 88.5
2012 290 21.0 13.8 90.3
2013 290 22.0 13.1 89
2014 253 19.0 13.3 98.8
2015 231 16.0 14.4 98.7
2016 226 15.0 15.0 100
2017 238 16.0 14.8 100
2018 234 19.3 12.1 99.6
2019 237 16.2 14.6 99.2
2020 230 17.2 13.3 100
2021 213 18.9 11.2 98.6
2022 190 17.7 10.7 98.4
2023 202 16.3 12.3 100
2024 215 17.5 12.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Overbrook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 146 0.0 0.0 n/a
1998 191 11.0 17.4 n/a
1999 230 13.5 17.0 n/a
2000 264 12.6 21.0 0
2001 269 16.6 16.2 70.3
2002 315 13.6 23.2 70.8
2003 315 13.6 23.2 70.8
2004 355 19.5 18.2 56.9
2005 345 19.0 18.2 64.6
2006 351 20.0 17.6 63.2
2007 358 18.2 19.7 61.7
2008 347 21.2 16.4 77.6
2009 319 20.2 15.8 77.1
2010 296 21.2 13.9 91.1
2011 304 20.1 15.0 88.5
2012 290 21.0 13.8 90.3
2013 290 22.0 13.1 89
2014 253 19.0 13.3 98.8
2015 231 16.0 14.4 98.7
2016 226 15.0 15.0 100
2017 238 16.0 14.8 100
2018 234 19.3 12.1 99.6
2019 237 16.2 14.6 99.2
2020 230 17.2 13.3 100
2021 213 18.9 11.2 98.6
2022 190 17.7 10.7 98.4
2023 202 16.3 12.3 100
2024 215 17.5 12.2 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Overbrook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,397 (14.8%) $13,750 (85.2%) $16,147
2020 $2,555 (16.5%) $12,971 (83.5%) $15,526
2021 $4,837 (26.1%) $13,725 (73.9%) $18,562
2022 $11,115 (52.2%) $10,179 (47.8%) $21,293

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Overbrook Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1292nd of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1447th of 1534 Elementary schools
 10.6%
Ranks 769th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 780th of 893 Middle schools
 1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Overbrook Elementary School)39.34.3
 35%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Elementary School)64.321.7
 42.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Overbrook Elementary School)4.212
 7.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Overbrook Elementary School)45.836
 9.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Elementary School)41.725
 16.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Overbrook Elementary School)44
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Elementary School)3612
 24%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Overbrook Elementary School)00
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Elementary School)1916.7
 2.3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Overbrook Elementary School)13.615
 1.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Elementary School)45.427.8
 17.6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Overbrook Elementary School)4.29.1
 4.9%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Overbrook Elementary School)29.213.6
 15.6%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Overbrook Elementary School)12.513.6
 1.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Overbrook Elementary School)11.87.6
 4.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Overbrook Elementary School)37.525.6
 11.9%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Overbrook Elementary School)37.519.3
 18.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students237202
 14.8%
African American225187
 16.9%
American Indian11
Asian03
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White21
 50%
Two or More Races76
 14.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%100%
 0.8%


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Overbrook Elementary School ranks in the bottom 12.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students who attend Overbrook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Overbrook High School

Students at Overbrook Elementary School are 93% African American, 3% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 215 students attended Overbrook Elementary School.


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