Jenks Abram School

Summary:

Jenks Abram School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving 241 students from kindergarten to 5th grade. Despite having a high percentage of students from low-income backgrounds, the school consistently outperforms the Philadelphia City School District and the state of Pennsylvania in academic proficiency, ranking in the top third of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2022-2023 school year, Jenks Abram School had 62.7% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, compared to just 20.4% for the district and 39.3% for the state. Similarly, the school had 61.4% of students proficient or better in PSSA/English Language Arts, compared to 34.2% for the district and 53.8% for the state. The school's performance in PSSA/Science is also impressive, with 88.6% of students proficient or better, compared to 41% for the district and 65.6% for the state. This strong academic performance is particularly noteworthy given that 100% of Jenks Abram School's students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch.

When comparing Jenks Abram School to nearby schools in the same district, the difference in academic achievement is stark. For example, in the 2022-2023 school year, Bregy F Amedee School had only 16.1% of students proficient or better in PSSA/Math, Girard Stephen School had 28%, and Southwark School had 19.9%. This suggests that Jenks Abram School is providing a high-quality education that is not consistently found in other schools within the same district.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2501 S 13th St
       Philadelphia, PA  19148-4305


(215) 400-8240

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
459th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,321 Help


Students who attend Jenks Abram School usually attend:

High:    South Philadelphia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  241

Racial breakdown:

White:
35.3%
Asian:
33.2%
Hispanic:
12.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Jenks Abram School ranks better than 70.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 7th among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.74. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Jenks Abram School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (35.3%), Asian (33.2%), Hispanic (12.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jenks Abram School is 12.1, which is the 60th best among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jenks Abram School is $21,321, which is the 50th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Jenks Abram School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jenks Abram School 459th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Jenks Abram School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Jenks Abram School

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Rank History for all students at Jenks Abram School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 61.59 681st 1545 55.9%
2007 48.32 989th 1555 36.4%
2008 23.06 1320th 1551 14.9%
2009 23.14 1327th 1549 14.3%
2010 33.26 1265th 1579 19.9%
2011 31.99 1285th 1597 19.5%
2012 52.34 1009th 1599 36.9%
2013 49.51 979th 1519 35.5%
2014 52.21 892nd 1467 39.2%
2015 53.26 838th 1474 43.1%
2016 51.57 908th 1554 41.6%
2017 60.38 732nd 1547 52.7%
2018 66.09 606th 1530 60.4%
2019 72.29 457th 1544 70.4%
2022 73.09 426th 1534 72.2%
2023 71.74 459th 1534 70.1%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jenks Abram School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 86.78 94th 1414 93.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Jenks Abram School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 56.36 85th 160 46.9%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Jenks Abram School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 173 73 9 11 2 n/a n/a 0 268
1989 168 79 11 7 1 n/a n/a 0 266
1990 173 85 10 6 2 n/a n/a 0 276
1991 174 64 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 252
1992 165 93 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 271
1993 162 100 4 6 1 n/a n/a 0 273
1994 160 95 4 3 1 n/a n/a 0 263
1995 214 73 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 300
1996 214 73 9 3 1 n/a n/a 0 300
1997 223 52 9 8 1 n/a n/a 0 293
1998 257 40 11 15 2 n/a n/a 0 325
1999 298 23 9 10 2 n/a n/a 0 342
2000 350 22 7 9 1 n/a n/a 0 389
2001 364 13 5 8 1 n/a n/a 0 391
2002 365 26 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2003 365 26 7 4 1 n/a n/a 0 403
2004 366 33 14 7 2 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 330 33 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 390
2006 299 41 12 14 1 n/a n/a 0 367
2007 287 50 16 16 2 n/a n/a 0 371
2008 268 37 28 20 2 n/a n/a 9 364
2009 247 38 32 21 2 n/a n/a 12 352
2010 243 38 42 15 2 n/a n/a 13 353
2011 234 41 49 12 1 0 21 0 358
2012 222 41 51 14 0 0 29 0 357
2013 177 42 61 16 0 0 29 0 325
2014 148 28 73 21 0 0 30 0 300
2015 114 23 82 15 0 0 34 0 268
2016 133 20 109 19 0 0 39 0 320
2017 122 19 107 20 1 0 39 0 308
2018 133 13 89 21 1 0 34 0 291
2019 126 12 92 27 0 0 19 0 276
2020 142 10 84 35 0 0 16 0 287
2021 124 16 82 31 0 0 12 0 265
2022 102 12 79 32 0 0 16 0 241
2023 85 28 80 30 0 0 18 0 241

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Jenks Abram School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 11.0 24.3 n/a
1989 266 13.0 20.4 n/a
1990 276 15.0 18.4 0
1991 252 13.0 19.3 n/a
1992 271 11.0 24.6 n/a
1993 273 11.4 23.9 n/a
1994 263 11.5 22.9 n/a
1995 300 14.5 20.7 n/a
1996 300 14.5 20.7 n/a
1997 293 14.5 20.2 n/a
1998 325 14.0 23.2 n/a
1999 342 16.0 21.4 n/a
2000 389 18.0 21.6 78.9
2001 391 19.0 20.6 80.8
2002 403 17.0 23.7 79.4
2003 403 17.0 23.7 79.4
2004 422 19.5 21.6 72.5
2005 390 20.4 19.1 82.1
2006 367 20.8 17.6 79.8
2007 371 19.4 19.1 80.1
2008 364 20.5 17.8 37.5
2009 352 20.2 17.4 48.8
2010 353 21.4 16.5 102.9
2011 358 22.4 15.9 99.2
2012 357 21.7 16.4 99.2
2013 325 20.1 16.1 65.5
2014 300 17.5 17.1 69
2015 268 17.0 15.7 67.2
2016 320 15.0 21.3 100
2017 308 17.2 17.9 99.7
2018 291 17.9 16.2 100
2019 276 19.1 14.4 100
2020 287 20.2 14.2 100
2021 265 19.3 13.6 98.9
2022 241 18.9 12.6 98.8
2023 241 19.9 12.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Jenks Abram School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 268 11.0 24.3 n/a
1989 266 13.0 20.4 n/a
1990 276 15.0 18.4 0
1991 252 13.0 19.3 n/a
1992 271 11.0 24.6 n/a
1993 273 11.4 23.9 n/a
1994 263 11.5 22.9 n/a
1995 300 14.5 20.7 n/a
1996 300 14.5 20.7 n/a
1997 293 14.5 20.2 n/a
1998 325 14.0 23.2 n/a
1999 342 16.0 21.4 n/a
2000 389 18.0 21.6 78.9
2001 391 19.0 20.6 80.8
2002 403 17.0 23.7 79.4
2003 403 17.0 23.7 79.4
2004 422 19.5 21.6 72.5
2005 390 20.4 19.1 82.1
2006 367 20.8 17.6 79.8
2007 371 19.4 19.1 80.1
2008 364 20.5 17.8 37.5
2009 352 20.2 17.4 48.8
2010 353 21.4 16.5 102.9
2011 358 22.4 15.9 99.2
2012 357 21.7 16.4 99.2
2013 325 20.1 16.1 65.5
2014 300 17.5 17.1 69
2015 268 17.0 15.7 67.2
2016 320 15.0 21.3 100
2017 308 17.2 17.9 99.7
2018 291 17.9 16.2 100
2019 276 19.1 14.4 100
2020 287 20.2 14.2 100
2021 265 19.3 13.6 98.9
2022 241 18.9 12.6 98.8
2023 241 19.9 12.1 100

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Jenks Abram School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,221 (14.9%) $12,717 (85.1%) $14,938
2020 $2,132 (14.2%) $12,917 (85.8%) $15,049
2021 $4,072 (26.0%) $11,576 (74.0%) $15,648
2022 $10,304 (48.3%) $11,018 (51.7%) $21,321

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jenks Abram School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 457th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 459th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Jenks Abram School)68.759.1
 9.6%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Jenks Abram School)70.861.4
 9.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Jenks Abram School)73.271.4
 1.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Jenks Abram School)90.288.6
 1.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Jenks Abram School)78.167.7
 10.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Jenks Abram School)53.656.5
 2.9%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Jenks Abram School)57.152.2
 4.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Jenks Abram School)66.762.7
 4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Jenks Abram School)90.288.6
 1.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Jenks Abram School)70.161.4
 8.7%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students276241
 12.7%
African American1228
 133.3%
American Indian00
Asian9280
 13%
Hispanic2730
 11.1%
Pacific Islander00
White12685
 32.5%
Two or More Races1918
 5.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Jenks Abram School are 35% White, 33% Asian, 12% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 241 students attended Jenks Abram School.

Students who attend Jenks Abram School usually go on to attend:

High : South Philadelphia High School

Jenks Abram School ranks 459th of 1534 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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