Pennell Joseph Sch

1800 Nedro Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19141

311 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Joseph Pennell Elementary School is a public school located in the Ogontz neighborhood of North Philadelphia. Serving students in grades K–8, the school operates under the administration of the School District of Philadelphia. As a neighborhood school, it is focused on providing a foundational education for children in the surrounding community, emphasizing core academic skills and character development within an urban setting.

The school is situated on Nedro Avenue, a location that serves as a central hub for many families in the 19141 zip code. Like many institutions within the Philadelphia public school system, Pennell Elementary strives to provide a supportive learning environment while addressing the diverse needs of its student population. Prospective families or community members interested in specific academic performance data, extracurricular offerings, or current enrollment policies are encouraged to consult the official School District of Philadelphia website or contact the school’s main office directly.

311

Total Students

24.3

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pennell Joseph Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	13
Black	284
Asian	6
Two or More	4
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
284 (91.3 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.2 %)
Asian
6 (1.9 %)
Two or More
4 (1.3 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

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)400-3680
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	311
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
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 26

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 50

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Pennell Joseph Sch
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	26
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	40
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	50

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Pennell Joseph Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	147	47.3%
Male	164	52.7%

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