Adaire Alexander Sch

1300 E Palmer St
Philadelphia, PA 19125

394 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Alexander Adaire School, located in the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, is a K-8 public school within the School District of Philadelphia. Serving a diverse and rapidly evolving community, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community involvement and neighborhood identity. It has historically acted as a central hub for families in the 19125 zip code, reflecting the transition of the area from a traditional working-class industrial neighborhood to a more modern, family-oriented urban environment.

Academically, Adaire offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes standard core subjects, along with arts and extracurricular programming designed to engage students throughout their formative years. The school is frequently recognized for its active Home and School Association (HSA), which plays a significant role in fundraising, organizing community events, and supporting school initiatives. As a neighborhood school in an area with high residential demand, Adaire continues to play a vital role in the educational landscape of North Philadelphia, balancing the needs of long-time residents and new families alike.

394

Total Students

26.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Adaire Alexander Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	317
Hispanic	35
Black	15
Asian	10
Two or More	17

White
317 (80.5 %)
Hispanic
35 (8.9 %)
Two or More
17 (4.3 %)
Black
15 (3.8 %)
Asian
10 (2.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7480
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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

Kindergarten 55

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 51

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 31

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Adaire Alexander Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	50
Grade 3	51
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	40
Grade 6	36
Grade 7	20
Grade 8	31

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Adaire Alexander Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	211	53.6%
Male	183	46.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)