Laura H. Carnell School

ADDRESS: 1100 Devereaux Avenue, Philadelphia, PA, 19111

PHONE: (215) 400-3150 SCHOOL TYPE: Public District Neighborhood GRADES: K-5 ENROLLMENT: 687

Fast Facts

Principal
Hilderbrand Pelzer III
Phone Number
(215) 400-3150
Email
Website
Neighborhood
Oxford Circle
SEPTA Routes
Bus (19, 24, 26, 59, 67)
Preschool/Daycare

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Application Deadline
2024-04-24
Tuition
Uniform
No Data Reported
Extended Day

Mission

To create a project-based learning environment that demonstrates evidence-based high-performing school practices and student achievement. Instruction is aimed at supporting each student's ability to reach and exceed proficiency levels in reading and math, as well as developing their ability to create high-quality work and have an impact on the world.

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Admissions Policy

Students must live within designated catchment boundaries; students may apply to a school(s) outside of their neighborhood and will be considered via lottery based on a available space.

Accreditations and Honors

Safety Grant: 2012

Hours of Operation

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Extended Programming Details

Entrance Instructions

Demographics

Grade Level	Enrollment
Kindergarten	114
1th Grade	101
2th Grade	122
3th Grade	108
4th Grade	119
5th Grade	123
Total	687

Race	Percentage
American Indian or Alaskan Native	0.29 %
Asian	4.37 %
Black	54.29 %
Hispanic (Any Race)	34.21 %
Multi-Racial/Other	1.46 %
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	0.29 %
White	5.09 %

Low-Income
82.68%

English Learners
23.14%

Male	Female	Non-Binary
53.42%	46.58 %	%

Special Education
11.5%

Gifted Education
0%

Student Achievement

Last Updated:

Last Updated: 2019-10-24

Raw data measures student performance on standardized tests. Not all schools take the same standardized tests. Direct comparisons between different tests should not be made.

Course Offerings

AP Courses	Electives	Certificate Programs
AP Class Other

CTE/Vocational Programs		Language Programs

Extracurricular Activities

Arts Programs	Sports Programs	Other Sports Programs
Instrumental;Theater;Visual	Basketball

Other Activities

Family Engagement

Parent Involvement	Parent Programs	Other Parent Programs
	Parents Classroom Volunteers;Parents Home and School Association	Parents volunteer before and after school in the yard providing safety for our students.

All visitors must show ID when entering the building. How is the rating for School Incidents calculated? This rating represents the reportable incident count per 100 students. Reported suspensions and expulsions are not factored into the rating for School Incidents. Learn more about GPS ratings methodology here.

Reported Incidents	Reported Suspensions	Reported Expulsions

This data reflects the total number of incidents, suspensions, and expulsions per 100 students reported by the school to the Pennsylvania Department of Education. To view a reportable incident report for a particular public school, see the Pennsylvania Safe Schools Reports. Data for private schools are derived from similar reports submitted directly to GreatPhillySchools.