LOWELL JAMES R SCHOOL

Lowell James R Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 788 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 41 teachers, Lowell James R Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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 R. Lowell Elementary School**, located at 450 W. Nedro Ave in the Olney neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, the school focuses on providing foundational academic instruction in a diverse urban setting. Its location in the 19120 zip code places it in a densely populated area, and it serves as a central community hub for families residing in the surrounding neighborhoods.

The school is committed to fostering student growth through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science. Beyond academics, Lowell Elementary often engages in initiatives designed to support social-emotional development and community involvement. Like many schools in the district, it strives to create an inclusive environment for its multilingual student body, working to prepare children for success in middle school and beyond while navigating the challenges and opportunities of the Philadelphia public school system.

For more information, contact Lowell James R Sch at (215) 276-5272 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.