TAGGART JOHN H SCHOOL

Taggart John H Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 480 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. 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 33 teachers, Taggart John H Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

John H. Taggart School, located in South Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–8 as part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is situated in the vibrant, historic neighborhood of the 19148 zip code, an area known for its diverse community and proximity to major Philadelphia landmarks. As a neighborhood school, Taggart focuses on providing foundational education to local students, aiming to foster academic growth and social development within a community-centered environment.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Taggart emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while navigating the challenges and opportunities of a large urban school system. The school prides itself on its cultural diversity and strives to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the varying needs of its student population. By engaging both students and families, Taggart functions as a key educational anchor in the South Philadelphia area, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into high school.

For more information, contact Taggart John H Sch at (215) 952-6228 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148-3921
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TAGGART JOHN H SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 480 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
480
Teachers:
33.17
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 480 students

Asian
50.4%
Hispanic/Latino
16.7%
Two or more races
13.5%
Black or African American
12.3%
White
7.1%

Female
47.1%
Male
52.9%

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.