MOFFET JOHN SCHOOL
Moffet John Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 309 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 20 teachers, Moffet John Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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 John Moffet School, located at 127 W. Oxford Street in the Olde Kensington neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public school within the School District of Philadelphia. Serving a diverse urban community, the school is housed in a historic building that has long been a fixture of the local neighborhood. It operates with a focus on providing foundational education to elementary and middle school students, emphasizing core academic subjects while navigating the challenges and opportunities inherent in the Philadelphia public school system.
As a neighborhood school, John Moffet plays an essential role in the social and educational fabric of the surrounding area. The school community often benefits from the engagement of local parents and community partners who work to support student success despite the budgetary and resource constraints frequently faced by district schools. Prospective families or those looking to learn more about current performance, extracurricular offerings, or specific educational programs are typically encouraged to contact the school administration directly or consult the School District of Philadelphia’s official website for the most recent data regarding standardized testing and school climate reports.
For more information, contact Moffet John Sch at (215) 291-4721 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Philadelphia, PA 19122-3994
(215) 291-4721
MOFFET JOHN SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Philadelphia, PA with about 309 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Philadelphia City SD
- Total Students:
- 309
- Teachers:
- 20.7
- 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 309 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 54.7%
- Two or more races
- 21.7%
- Black or African American
- 15.5%
- White
- 7.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 46.9%
- Male
- 53.1%
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.