BLAINE JAMES G SCHOOL

Blaine James G Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 512 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 25 teachers, Blaine James G Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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 G. Blaine School**, located at 3001 W. Berks Street in the Sharswood neighborhood of North 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 an area that has undergone significant redevelopment in recent years, placing it at the center of ongoing neighborhood revitalization efforts. Its mission is centered on providing a foundational education while fostering a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

Academically, Blaine School offers a standard core curriculum complemented by various district-wide initiatives designed to improve student outcomes in literacy and mathematics. Beyond the classroom, the school emphasizes community engagement and seeks to partner with local organizations to provide extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional support. As a neighborhood school, it serves as a critical anchor for local families, striving to bridge educational gaps and prepare its students for the transition to high school within the Philadelphia public school system.

For more information, contact Blaine James G Sch at (215) 684-5085 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.