6523 Lansdowne Ave, 19151 | Grades: K-8

Active Project (s): Construction of a new 21st-century learning facility

The new Lewis C. The Cassidy Academic Plus School will serve 570 students Pre-K-8. The new school will replace the existing demolished Cassidy School. The school will have a total of 20 standard classrooms (2 per grade) and include two music classrooms, an art room, three small group breakout rooms, and three special education rooms, as well as incorporate 21st-century learning environments such as collaborative hub areas, flex labs, and an instructional media center for library stacks and technology spaces. The school also includes a full kitchen, cafeteria, a gymnatorium, and outdoor play and learning areas.

• Construction Budget: $55 million
• BOE Approval Date: 12/9/21
• PIDC Partnership