MCCLOSKEY JOHN F SCHOOL

McCloskey John F Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 439 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 28 teachers, McCloskey John F 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.

John F. McCloskey Elementary School is a public school located in the West Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia, serving students in grades K through 8. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the institution focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes core academic subjects, including literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school is situated in a residential area, functioning as a local hub for the surrounding community and working to prepare its students for the transition to high school.

The school environment at McCloskey reflects the diverse demographic makeup of its Philadelphia neighborhood. Like many schools in the district, it strives to balance standard curriculum requirements with extracurricular opportunities and student support services designed to foster personal and academic growth. For families interested in specific performance data, current enrollment figures, or extracurricular programs, the School District of Philadelphia’s official website provides updated school profiles, standardized test results, and information regarding the school's specific academic initiatives.

For more information, contact McCloskey John F Sch at (215) 248-6600 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.