KELLY JOHN B SCHOOL

Kelly John B Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Philadelphia City SD school district, located in Philadelphia, PA with about 663 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 36 teachers, Kelly John B Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. 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 B. Kelly Elementary School, located on Pulaski Avenue in the Germantown neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a public school serving students in the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational education for children in grades Pre-K through 5. The school is named in honor of John B. Kelly Sr., a prominent Philadelphia figure, Olympic athlete, and father of Grace Kelly.

The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment, with a curriculum that balances core academic subjects such as mathematics, literacy, and science with social-emotional development. Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Kelly Elementary emphasizes fostering a sense of community pride and academic growth, often utilizing extracurricular programs and school-wide initiatives to keep students engaged and prepared for their transition to middle school.

For more information, contact Kelly John B Sch at (215) 951-4011 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.