Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch

1213 S 12th St
Philadelphia, PA 19147

520 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The institution located at 1213 S 12th St, Philadelphia, PA 19147, is officially known as the **Andrew Jackson School**. It is a public K-8 elementary school operating under the jurisdiction of the School District of Philadelphia. Situated in the Passyunk Square neighborhood, the school serves as a local academic hub for students living in South Philadelphia.

The Andrew Jackson School is characterized by its commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes core academic subjects, social-emotional development, and community engagement. As an inner-city school, it plays a vital role in the neighborhood, often acting as a focal point for local families. The school's curriculum and programming are designed to prepare students for high school transitions while encouraging extracurricular participation and building strong ties within the surrounding Philadelphia community.

520

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	206
Hispanic	157
Black	59
Asian	45
Two or More	52
American Indian	1

White
206 (39.6 %)
Hispanic
157 (30.2 %)
Black
59 (11.3 %)
Two or More
52 (10.0 %)
Asian
45 (8.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7970
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	520
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 45

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	22
Kindergarten	63
Grade 1	69
Grade 2	58
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	72
Grade 5	38
Grade 6	45
Grade 7	43
Grade 8	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Fanny Jackson Coppin Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	46.9%
Male	276	53.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Christopher Columbus CS

Charter School 862 Students

South Building
Philadelphia, PA 19147 (0.1 miles away)

Elementary School K - 8th