Rowen William School

Summary:

Rowen William School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving 326 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Rowen William School has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with a 0-1 star rating.

Rowen William School significantly underperforms compared to the district and state in standardized test scores, with only 7.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, compared to 21.8% for the district and 40.4% for the state. The school also struggles to effectively serve certain student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 20% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for male students, low socioeconomic status students, and disabled students. Despite relatively high per-student spending of $18,438 in 2021-2022, this has not translated into improved academic outcomes.

The challenges faced by Rowen William School are not unique, as nearby schools in the Philadelphia City School District, such as Franklin S Edmonds School, Ellwood School, and Samuel Pennypacker School, also struggle with low academic performance, high poverty rates, and low rankings. Addressing the underlying socioeconomic factors and implementing a more comprehensive approach to school improvement may be necessary to drive meaningful and sustainable progress at Rowen William School and similar schools in the district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 6841 N 19th St
       Philadelphia, PA  19126-1534


(215) 400-3550

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1430th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,438 Help


Students who attend Rowen William School usually attend:

Middle:    Wagner Gen Louis Middle School
High:    King Martin Luther High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.0 Help
Number of students:  326

Racial breakdown:

African American:
93.3%
Hispanic:
3.4%
White:
1.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Rowen William School ranks worse than 93.7% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 101st 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 6.33. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (93.3%), Hispanic (3.4%), White (1.5%). (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 Rowen William School is 14. 101 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 Rowen William School is $18,438. 114 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Rowen William School:

SchoolDigger ranks Rowen William School 1430th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Rowen William School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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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 Rowen William School

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Rank History for all students at Rowen William School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 5.74 1202nd 1302 7.7%
2004 12.70 1145th 1308 12.5%
2005 3.21 1237th 1299 4.8%
2006 31.39 1252nd 1545 19.0%
2007 37.03 1180th 1555 24.1%
2008 35.63 1207th 1551 22.2%
2009 38.56 1173rd 1549 24.3%
2010 54.04 933rd 1579 40.9%
2011 64.30 665th 1597 58.4%
2012 16.43 1395th 1599 12.8%
2013 6.05 1398th 1519 8.0%
2014 3.24 1388th 1467 5.4%
2015 8.30 1328th 1474 9.9%
2016 6.52 1430th 1554 8.0%
2017 6.15 1427th 1547 7.8%
2018 9.05 1370th 1530 10.5%
2019 9.04 1381st 1544 10.6%
2022 12.04 1309th 1534 14.7%
2023 12.39 1311th 1534 14.5%
2024 6.33 1430th 1526 6.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Rowen William School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.30 1191st 1414 15.8%
2024 9.75 1330th 1432 7.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Rowen William School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 9.35 1337th 1488 10.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Rowen William School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 22.33 849th 1043 18.6%
2024 19.27 921st 1084 15.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Rowen William School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 5.06 1438th 1495 3.8%
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Rank History for African American students at Rowen William School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 50.18 176th 437 59.7%
2024 33.60 287th 437 34.3%
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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 Rowen William School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 5 694 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 707
1989 3 681 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 687
1990 1 674 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 681
1991 2 642 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 2 676 0 9 1 n/a n/a 0 688
1993 6 665 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 678
1994 8 678 0 7 1 n/a n/a 0 694
1995 2 704 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 712
1996 2 704 0 3 3 n/a n/a 0 712
1997 1 672 0 2 3 n/a n/a 0 678
1998 0 697 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 700
1999 0 641 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 643
2000 0 578 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2001 2 563 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 572
2002 1 538 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2003 1 538 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 544
2004 1 507 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 515
2005 4 527 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 539
2006 3 494 0 8 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2007 3 478 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 491
2008 3 488 0 12 0 n/a n/a 3 506
2009 1 451 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 461
2010 14 401 0 9 0 n/a n/a 2 426
2011 11 429 0 5 0 0 3 0 448
2012 11 391 0 8 1 0 7 0 418
2013 11 426 0 6 1 0 10 0 454
2014 12 489 0 8 2 0 23 0 534
2015 10 471 0 5 1 0 23 0 510
2016 6 479 0 5 1 0 26 0 517
2017 4 466 0 4 1 0 19 0 494
2018 8 431 0 4 1 0 21 0 465
2019 6 404 0 8 1 0 19 0 438
2020 7 383 0 10 0 0 12 0 412
2021 3 345 0 10 0 0 7 0 365
2022 6 314 0 10 0 0 5 0 335
2023 5 304 2 11 0 0 4 0 326

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 Rowen William School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 35.0 20.2 n/a
1989 687 34.0 20.2 n/a
1990 681 34.0 20.0 0
1991 649 35.0 18.5 n/a
1992 688 37.0 18.5 n/a
1993 678 35.5 19.1 n/a
1994 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1995 712 33.0 21.6 n/a
1996 712 33.0 21.6 n/a
1997 678 35.0 19.4 n/a
1998 700 33.0 21.2 n/a
1999 643 31.0 20.7 n/a
2000 582 32.0 18.2 87.1
2001 572 30.0 19.1 85.7
2002 544 28.0 19.4 85.8
2003 544 28.0 19.4 85.8
2004 515 30.2 17.1 99
2005 539 28.2 19.1 86.6
2006 506 29.2 17.3 85.6
2007 491 30.2 16.3 85.1
2008 506 27.0 18.7 77.5
2009 461 28.2 16.3 77.9
2010 426 30.2 14.1 99.8
2011 448 27.2 16.4 99.3
2012 418 24.0 17.4 99.3
2013 454 26.2 17.3 99.3
2014 534 27.5 19.4 99.4
2015 510 28.0 18.2 99.4
2016 517 27.0 19.1 100
2017 494 27.0 18.2 100
2018 465 25.2 18.4 100
2019 438 25.4 17.2 100
2020 412 25.2 16.3 100
2021 365 25.1 14.5 99.2
2022 335 25.0 13.4 99.1
2023 326 23.2 14.0 100

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 Rowen William School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 707 35.0 20.2 n/a
1989 687 34.0 20.2 n/a
1990 681 34.0 20.0 0
1991 649 35.0 18.5 n/a
1992 688 37.0 18.5 n/a
1993 678 35.5 19.1 n/a
1994 694 33.5 20.7 n/a
1995 712 33.0 21.6 n/a
1996 712 33.0 21.6 n/a
1997 678 35.0 19.4 n/a
1998 700 33.0 21.2 n/a
1999 643 31.0 20.7 n/a
2000 582 32.0 18.2 87.1
2001 572 30.0 19.1 85.7
2002 544 28.0 19.4 85.8
2003 544 28.0 19.4 85.8
2004 515 30.2 17.1 99
2005 539 28.2 19.1 86.6
2006 506 29.2 17.3 85.6
2007 491 30.2 16.3 85.1
2008 506 27.0 18.7 77.5
2009 461 28.2 16.3 77.9
2010 426 30.2 14.1 99.8
2011 448 27.2 16.4 99.3
2012 418 24.0 17.4 99.3
2013 454 26.2 17.3 99.3
2014 534 27.5 19.4 99.4
2015 510 28.0 18.2 99.4
2016 517 27.0 19.1 100
2017 494 27.0 18.2 100
2018 465 25.2 18.4 100
2019 438 25.4 17.2 100
2020 412 25.2 16.3 100
2021 365 25.1 14.5 99.2
2022 335 25.0 13.4 99.1
2023 326 23.2 14.0 100

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 Rowen William School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,874 (14.9%) $10,728 (85.1%) $12,602
2020 $2,327 (16.7%) $11,635 (83.3%) $13,962
2021 $4,446 (28.3%) $11,288 (71.7%) $15,734
2022 $8,797 (47.7%) $9,641 (52.3%) $18,438

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Rowen William School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1381st of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1311th of 1534 Elementary schools
 4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Rowen William School)24.212.7
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Rowen William School)25.720
 5.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Rowen William School)5.714.5
 8.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Rowen William School)42.954.5
 11.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Rowen William School)3032.7
 2.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Rowen William School)208.5
 11.5%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Rowen William School)40.731.9
 8.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Rowen William School)16.412.1
 4.3%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Rowen William School)42.954.5
 11.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Rowen William School)3228
 4%
   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 Students438326
 25.6%
African American404304
 24.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian02
Hispanic811
 37.5%
Pacific Islander00
White65
 16.7%
Two or More Races194
 78.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Rowen William School

Rowen William School ranks in the bottom 6.3% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 326 students attended Rowen William School.

Students who attend Rowen William School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Wagner Gen Louis Middle School
High : King Martin Luther High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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