RHOADS JAMES SCHOOL

Rhoads James Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 522 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 27 teachers, Rhoads James Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

James Rhoads Elementary School, located at 4901 Parrish St in the West Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, is a public school serving students in the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a central educational hub for families in the 19139 zip code, providing academic instruction and support services to a diverse student body. The school is named in honor of James Rhoads, an educator and the third president of Bryn Mawr College, reflecting a long-standing historical connection to local education.

Like many schools within the Philadelphia district, James Rhoads Elementary focuses on fostering foundational literacy and numeracy skills while offering a range of extracurricular opportunities. The school works to create a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, community engagement, and college and career readiness. It serves as an essential resource for its surrounding residential community, aiming to provide equitable educational access to its students through classroom learning, social-emotional development, and partnerships with local organizations.

For more information, contact Rhoads James Sch at (215) 581-5504 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.