John Wister Elementary School is a public school that has an enrollment of more than 400 students in kindergarten through grade six. The school has a staff of over 30 full-time certified teachers and paraprofessionals that includes a physical education instructor, art teacher, computer science assistant, school nurse, guidance counselor, and math and literacy coach. Its academic curriculum includes English, science, mathematics, social studies, reading, writing, music, physical education, computer science, world languages, and African and American studies. In addition, the school provides immunization, meal and transportation services to students. John Wister Elementary School is operated by the School District of Philadelphia and is located in Philadelphia.