Logan James School

Summary:

Logan James School is an underperforming elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving 255 students in grades PK-5 as part of the Philadelphia City School District. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past decade, with significant academic underperformance compared to state and district averages.

Logan James School's academic performance is concerning, with only 20.9% of students proficient or better in PSSA Math and 28.6% proficient or better in PSSA English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 40.4% and 53% respectively. However, the school's performance for African American students and low-socioeconomic status students is relatively stronger, suggesting it may be doing a better job supporting these subgroups. The school has also seen a significant increase in per-student spending in recent years, though this has not yet translated to improved outcomes.

The challenges facing Logan James School appear to be systemic, as the nearby Logan James School, Lindley Academy Charter School at Birney, and other traditional public and charter schools in the area also perform poorly, with proficiency rates well below state averages. This high-poverty context likely contributes to the academic struggles seen across these schools, which all have extremely high rates of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1700 Lindley Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19141-1597


(215) 400-3670

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1313th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $21,485 Help


Students who attend Logan James School usually attend:

High:    King Martin Luther High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.0 Help
Number of students:  243

Racial breakdown:

African American:
84.0%
Hispanic:
13.2%
White:
1.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Logan James School ranks worse than 86% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 63rd among 147 ranked elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.21. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (84%), Hispanic (13.2%), two or more races (1.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Logan James School is 10, which is the 26th 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 Logan James School is $21,485, which is the 46th highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Logan James School:

SchoolDigger ranks Logan James School 1313th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Logan James School in the ranking list.)

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Philadelphia City School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Philadelphia City School District 494th of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Logan James School

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Rank History for all students at Logan James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 0.89 1278th 1302 1.8%
2004 0.74 1277th 1308 2.4%
2005 4.37 1224th 1299 5.8%
2006 10.06 1422nd 1545 8.0%
2007 5.90 1473rd 1555 5.3%
2008 37.28 1184th 1551 23.7%
2009 44.82 1075th 1549 30.6%
2010 6.41 1506th 1579 4.6%
2011 4.61 1547th 1597 3.1%
2012 6.74 1502nd 1599 6.1%
2013 9.24 1358th 1519 10.6%
2014 5.53 1353rd 1467 7.8%
2015 9.33 1309th 1474 11.2%
2016 6.63 1426th 1554 8.2%
2017 5.78 1440th 1547 6.9%
2018 6.39 1416th 1530 7.5%
2019 9.74 1369th 1544 11.3%
2022 6.06 1445th 1534 5.8%
2023 6.17 1439th 1534 6.2%
2024 13.21 1313th 1526 14.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Logan James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.68 1294th 1414 8.5%
2024 24.11 1138th 1432 20.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Logan James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 16.27 1243rd 1488 16.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Logan James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.58 901st 1043 13.6%
2024 18.58 932nd 1084 14.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Logan James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.98 1331st 1495 11.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Logan James School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 30.33 306th 437 30.0%
2024 51.25 182nd 437 58.4%
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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 Logan James School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 726 27 6 0 n/a n/a 0 759
1989 2 698 33 7 0 n/a n/a 0 740
1990 1 669 23 5 0 n/a n/a 0 698
1991 1 588 19 3 0 n/a n/a 0 611
1992 1 599 13 4 0 n/a n/a 0 617
1993 2 635 11 8 1 n/a n/a 0 657
1994 1 592 6 4 0 n/a n/a 0 603
1995 5 559 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 576
1996 5 559 7 3 2 n/a n/a 0 576
1997 8 609 4 8 2 n/a n/a 0 631
1998 10 608 0 5 3 n/a n/a 0 626
1999 9 605 0 6 2 n/a n/a 0 622
2000 8 593 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 606
2001 3 500 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 512
2002 0 506 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2003 0 506 2 10 0 n/a n/a 0 518
2004 1 474 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2005 0 444 1 9 0 n/a n/a 0 454
2006 0 508 4 9 0 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 3 531 2 11 1 n/a n/a 0 548
2008 4 486 2 8 1 n/a n/a 4 505
2009 4 474 3 11 0 n/a n/a 4 496
2010 4 434 4 12 0 n/a n/a 12 466
2011 5 447 3 16 0 0 15 0 486
2012 4 398 6 12 1 0 13 0 434
2013 2 392 8 15 1 0 13 0 431
2014 1 296 3 12 0 0 18 0 330
2015 1 257 3 10 0 0 27 0 298
2016 1 259 3 12 0 0 24 0 299
2017 0 325 5 10 0 0 19 0 359
2018 3 319 4 10 1 0 20 0 357
2019 3 309 4 8 0 0 14 0 338
2020 8 311 3 16 2 0 14 0 354
2021 7 253 3 16 1 0 1 0 281
2022 4 234 2 13 0 0 1 0 254
2023 2 224 1 24 0 1 3 0 255
2024 3 204 1 32 0 0 3 0 243

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 Logan James School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 759 35.0 21.6 n/a
1989 740 36.0 20.5 n/a
1990 698 35.0 19.9 0
1991 611 32.0 19.0 n/a
1992 617 34.0 18.1 n/a
1993 657 30.9 21.3 n/a
1994 603 33.5 18.0 n/a
1995 576 29.0 19.9 n/a
1996 576 29.0 19.9 n/a
1997 631 31.0 20.4 n/a
1998 626 32.0 19.6 n/a
1999 622 29.0 21.4 n/a
2000 606 29.0 20.9 90.1
2001 512 32.5 15.8 89.3
2002 518 22.0 23.5 92.7
2003 518 22.0 23.5 92.7
2004 481 27.0 17.8 93.3
2005 454 34.0 13.4 99.3
2006 521 30.0 17.4 78.7
2007 548 27.0 20.3 79
2008 505 33.0 15.3 77.4
2009 496 32.0 15.5 78.9
2010 466 33.0 14.1 85.2
2011 486 28.0 17.3 82.1
2012 434 28.0 15.5 81.8
2013 431 23.2 18.5 82.6
2014 330 23.2 14.2 91.8
2015 298 19.0 15.6 99
2016 299 20.0 14.9 100
2017 359 22.7 15.7 99.4
2018 357 21.9 16.2 100
2019 338 24.1 14.0 100
2020 354 25.0 14.1 100
2021 281 24.0 11.6 98.9
2022 254 25.9 9.7 98.8
2023 255 25.3 10.0 100
2024 243 24.2 10.0 100.4

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 Logan James School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 759 35.0 21.6 n/a
1989 740 36.0 20.5 n/a
1990 698 35.0 19.9 0
1991 611 32.0 19.0 n/a
1992 617 34.0 18.1 n/a
1993 657 30.9 21.3 n/a
1994 603 33.5 18.0 n/a
1995 576 29.0 19.9 n/a
1996 576 29.0 19.9 n/a
1997 631 31.0 20.4 n/a
1998 626 32.0 19.6 n/a
1999 622 29.0 21.4 n/a
2000 606 29.0 20.9 90.1
2001 512 32.5 15.8 89.3
2002 518 22.0 23.5 92.7
2003 518 22.0 23.5 92.7
2004 481 27.0 17.8 93.3
2005 454 34.0 13.4 99.3
2006 521 30.0 17.4 78.7
2007 548 27.0 20.3 79
2008 505 33.0 15.3 77.4
2009 496 32.0 15.5 78.9
2010 466 33.0 14.1 85.2
2011 486 28.0 17.3 82.1
2012 434 28.0 15.5 81.8
2013 431 23.2 18.5 82.6
2014 330 23.2 14.2 91.8
2015 298 19.0 15.6 99
2016 299 20.0 14.9 100
2017 359 22.7 15.7 99.4
2018 357 21.9 16.2 100
2019 338 24.1 14.0 100
2020 354 25.0 14.1 100
2021 281 24.0 11.6 98.9
2022 254 25.9 9.7 98.8
2023 255 25.3 10.0 100
2024 243 24.2 10.0 100.4

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 Logan James School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,424 (17.5%) $11,390 (82.5%) $13,814
2020 $2,290 (14.9%) $13,038 (85.1%) $15,328
2021 $4,254 (23.9%) $13,519 (76.1%) $17,773
2022 $9,487 (44.2%) $11,998 (55.8%) $21,485

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Logan James School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1369th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1439th of 1534 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Logan James School)14.620.4
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Logan James School)21.425
 3.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Logan James School)7.67.9
 0.3%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Logan James School)40.329
 11.3%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Logan James School)3621.1
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Logan James School)31.20
 31.2%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Logan James School)33.311.4
 21.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Logan James School)17.49.5
 7.9%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Logan James School)40.329
 11.3%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Logan James School)30.719.1
 11.6%
   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 Students338255
 24.6%
African American309224
 27.5%
American Indian00
Asian41
 75%
Hispanic824
 200%
Pacific Islander01
White32
 33.3%
Two or More Races143
 78.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients100%100%


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Students at Logan James School are 84% African American, 13% Hispanic, 1% White, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Logan James School usually go on to attend:

High : King Martin Luther High School

Logan James School ranks in the bottom 14.0% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 243 students attended Logan James School.


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