Taggart John H Sch

400 W Porter St
Philadelphia, PA 19148

538 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

John H. Taggart School, located in South Philadelphia, is a public elementary school serving students in grades K–8 as part of the School District of Philadelphia. The school is situated in the vibrant, historic neighborhood of the 19148 zip code, an area known for its diverse community and proximity to major Philadelphia landmarks. As a neighborhood school, Taggart focuses on providing foundational education to local students, aiming to foster academic growth and social development within a community-centered environment.

Like many schools in the Philadelphia district, Taggart emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards while navigating the challenges and opportunities of a large urban school system. The school prides itself on its cultural diversity and strives to maintain a supportive learning atmosphere that addresses the varying needs of its student population. By engaging both students and families, Taggart functions as a key educational anchor in the South Philadelphia area, dedicated to preparing its students for success as they transition into high school.

538

Total Students

40.2

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Taggart John H Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	26
Hispanic	172
Black	50
Asian	259
Two or More	31

Asian
259 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
172 (32.0 %)
Black
50 (9.3 %)
Two or More
31 (5.8 %)
White
26 (4.8 %)

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)400-8290
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	538
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
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 41

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 54

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 55

Grade 7 69

Grade 8 51

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Taggart John H Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	54
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	54
Grade 4	50
Grade 5	57
Grade 6	55
Grade 7	69
Grade 8	51

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Taggart John H Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	244	45.4%
Male	294	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)