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Lowell James R Sch
PublicElementaryGrades PK–4
450 W Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19120 · (215) 400-3740 · Part of Philadelphia City School District
Students
503
Students per teacher
15:1
Setting
City
Grades
PK–4
What stands out about Lowell James R Sch
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 30 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 38 pts below the state
- Enrollment down 22.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency7.5%
State average 37.3%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 55%
Location
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450 W Nedro Ave, Philadelphia
Students
Enrollment by grade
Pre-K35
Kindergarten84
Grade 1111
Grade 2109
Grade 379
Grade 485
Enrollment over time
651’20
548’21
530’22
522’23
503’24
Down 22.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 61%Hispanic 23%Asian 9%Two or more races 5%White 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.