JACKSON ANDREW SCHOOL
Jackson Andrew Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 602 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 35 teachers, Jackson Andrew Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
The institution located at 1213 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, is officially known as the **Andrew Jackson School**. It is a public K-8 elementary school operating under the jurisdiction of the School District of Philadelphia. Situated in the Passyunk Square neighborhood, the school serves as a local academic hub for students living in South Philadelphia.
The Andrew Jackson School is characterized by its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As an inner-city school, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often acting as a focal point for local families. The school's curriculum and programming are designed to prepare students for high school transitions while encouraging extracurricular participation and building strong ties within the surrounding Philadelphia community.
For more information, contact Jackson Andrew Sch at (215) 952-6223 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19147-4501
(215) 952-6223
JACKSON ANDREW SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 602 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Philadelphia City SD
- Total Students:
- 602
- Teachers:
- 35.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 602 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 32.6%
- White
- 26.4%
- Black or African American
- 18.9%
- Asian
- 11.8%
- Two or more races
- 9.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.