Locke Alain School

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Locke Alain School is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades K-8 with a total enrollment of 282 students. The school is part of the Philadelphia City School District, which is ranked 494 out of 606 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. Locke Alain School has consistently ranked among the lowest-performing elementary schools in the state, with a statewide rank between 1411-1595 out of around 1,500 schools over the past decade.

Locke Alain School faces significant challenges, including a student population that is 76.6% African American, far exceeding the percentages at nearby schools like Lea Henry C School and Penn Alexander School. Academically, Locke Alain students consistently underperform the state and district averages on PSSA assessments, with only 8.4% proficient or better in Math, compared to 39.3% statewide and 20.4% in the Philadelphia district. Additionally, the school has a 100% rate of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage.

While Locke Alain School has seen a significant increase in per-student spending, from $13,326 in 2018-2019 to $27,113 in 2021-2022, these efforts have not yet translated into meaningful academic gains. The school's consistently low statewide rankings and 0-star ratings from SchoolDigger over the past decade suggest a need for a comprehensive, long-term strategy to address the school's systemic challenges and improve educational outcomes for its students.


Detail:

Public K-8

 4550 Haverford Ave
       Philadelphia, PA  19139-2825


(215) 400-7670

District: Philadelphia City School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1413th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $27,113 Help


Students who attend Locke Alain School usually attend:

High:    West Philadelphia High School

Student/teacher ratio:  8.5 Help
Number of students:  282

Racial breakdown:

African American:
76.6%
Asian:
9.6%
Hispanic:
8.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details Locke Alain School ranks worse than 92.1% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 88th 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 7.35. (See more...)
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Compare Details Locke Alain School ranks worse than 94.7% of middle schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.21. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (76.6%), Asian (9.6%), Hispanic (8.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Locke Alain School is 8.5, which is the 3rd 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 Locke Alain School is $27,113, which is the 2nd highest among 147 elementary schools in the Philadelphia City School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Locke Alain School:

SchoolDigger ranks Locke Alain School 1413th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Locke Alain School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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African American students:

SchoolDigger ranks Locke Alain School 846th of 893 Pennsylvania public middle schools. (See Locke Alain 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 Locke Alain School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Locke Alain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 1.54 1252nd 1302 3.8%
2004 0.58 1285th 1308 1.8%
2005 0.52 1287th 1299 0.9%
2006 0.62 1540th 1545 0.3%
2007 1.05 1545th 1555 0.6%
2008 1.03 1539th 1551 0.8%
2009 1.34 1530th 1549 1.2%
2010 12.14 1444th 1579 8.5%
2011 25.18 1351st 1597 15.4%
2012 0.45 1595th 1599 0.3%
2013 0.29 1517th 1519 0.1%
2014 0.44 1462nd 1467 0.3%
2015 2.63 1455th 1474 1.3%
2016 1.86 1547th 1554 0.5%
2017 2.07 1532nd 1547 1.0%
2018 1.92 1519th 1530 0.7%
2019 2.24 1529th 1544 1.0%
2022 6.66 1425th 1534 7.1%
2023 7.35 1413th 1534 7.9%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Locke Alain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 10.58 1296th 1414 8.3%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Locke Alain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 24.58 353rd 437 19.2%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Locke Alain School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Locke Alain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 3.01 733rd 753 2.7%
2009 3.77 744th 770 3.4%
2010 30.49 645th 805 19.9%
2011 25.46 683rd 825 17.2%
2012 7.65 772nd 834 7.4%
2013 0.91 745th 758 1.7%
2014 1.48 707th 728 2.9%
2015 4.02 825th 835 1.2%
2016 3.67 858th 870 1.4%
2017 4.68 844th 877 3.8%
2018 5.43 821st 861 4.6%
2019 4.39 864th 891 3.0%
2022 7.39 841st 883 4.8%
2023 7.21 846th 893 5.3%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Locke Alain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 8.09 848th 874 3.0%
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Rank History for middle school African American students at Locke Alain School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 19.63 386th 421 8.3%
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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.

Locke Alain School Test Scores
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Enrollment information for Locke Alain School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 1 522 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1989 1 491 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1990 1 446 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 449
1991 2 436 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 440
1992 2 454 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 461
1993 2 435 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 444
1994 6 458 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 473
1995 4 567 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1996 4 567 5 3 1 n/a n/a 0 580
1997 4 526 7 3 1 n/a n/a 0 541
1998 3 546 5 4 3 n/a n/a 0 561
1999 1 552 4 1 3 n/a n/a 0 561
2000 1 489 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 496
2001 0 497 5 3 3 n/a n/a 0 508
2002 3 427 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2003 3 427 2 3 1 n/a n/a 0 436
2004 2 419 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 422
2005 4 401 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 408
2006 3 334 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 340
2007 7 392 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2008 7 403 3 6 0 n/a n/a 1 420
2009 4 391 1 7 1 n/a n/a 2 406
2010 6 396 1 6 0 n/a n/a 8 417
2011 1 392 0 9 1 0 14 0 417
2012 0 400 4 12 1 0 20 0 437
2013 3 421 15 15 0 0 30 0 484
2014 1 413 21 12 1 0 37 0 485
2015 7 363 29 12 1 0 40 0 452
2016 7 361 25 12 1 0 46 0 452
2017 5 368 20 21 1 0 29 0 444
2018 7 344 23 20 1 0 31 0 426
2019 8 371 21 19 3 0 21 0 443
2020 3 372 28 25 3 0 15 0 446
2021 2 327 21 22 2 1 5 0 380
2022 1 266 26 21 2 1 11 0 328
2023 2 216 27 23 1 1 12 0 282

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 Locke Alain School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 30.0 17.4 n/a
1989 493 26.0 18.9 n/a
1990 449 27.0 16.6 0
1991 440 23.0 19.1 n/a
1992 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
1993 444 25.0 17.8 n/a
1994 473 28.0 16.9 n/a
1995 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1996 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1997 541 30.0 18.0 n/a
1998 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1999 561 27.0 20.8 n/a
2000 496 29.0 17.1 97.2
2001 508 27.0 18.8 99.4
2002 436 22.0 19.8 94.7
2003 436 22.0 19.8 94.7
2004 422 25.6 16.5 99.3
2005 408 19.1 21.4 99.3
2006 340 19.2 17.7 97.1
2007 401 24.3 16.5 96.3
2008 420 25.3 16.6 92.4
2009 406 25.2 16.1 99.5
2010 417 33.2 12.5 101.2
2011 417 31.2 13.3 99.3
2012 437 31.0 14.0 99.3
2013 484 30.1 16.0 99.4
2014 485 32.6 14.8 99.4
2015 452 27.0 16.7 99.3
2016 452 31.0 14.5 100
2017 444 36.9 12.0 99.8
2018 426 30.3 14.0 100
2019 443 32.3 13.6 99.8
2020 446 33.1 13.4 100
2021 380 32.2 11.7 99.2
2022 328 37.1 8.8 99.1
2023 282 33.1 8.5 100

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 Locke Alain School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 524 30.0 17.4 n/a
1989 493 26.0 18.9 n/a
1990 449 27.0 16.6 0
1991 440 23.0 19.1 n/a
1992 461 25.0 18.4 n/a
1993 444 25.0 17.8 n/a
1994 473 28.0 16.9 n/a
1995 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1996 580 31.0 18.7 n/a
1997 541 30.0 18.0 n/a
1998 561 30.0 18.7 n/a
1999 561 27.0 20.8 n/a
2000 496 29.0 17.1 97.2
2001 508 27.0 18.8 99.4
2002 436 22.0 19.8 94.7
2003 436 22.0 19.8 94.7
2004 422 25.6 16.5 99.3
2005 408 19.1 21.4 99.3
2006 340 19.2 17.7 97.1
2007 401 24.3 16.5 96.3
2008 420 25.3 16.6 92.4
2009 406 25.2 16.1 99.5
2010 417 33.2 12.5 101.2
2011 417 31.2 13.3 99.3
2012 437 31.0 14.0 99.3
2013 484 30.1 16.0 99.4
2014 485 32.6 14.8 99.4
2015 452 27.0 16.7 99.3
2016 452 31.0 14.5 100
2017 444 36.9 12.0 99.8
2018 426 30.3 14.0 100
2019 443 32.3 13.6 99.8
2020 446 33.1 13.4 100
2021 380 32.2 11.7 99.2
2022 328 37.1 8.8 99.1
2023 282 33.1 8.5 100

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 Locke Alain School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,353 (17.7%) $10,973 (82.3%) $13,326
2020 $1,952 (12.1%) $14,194 (87.9%) $16,147
2021 $4,624 (24.3%) $14,428 (75.7%) $19,051
2022 $13,088 (48.3%) $14,025 (51.7%) $27,113

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Locke Alain School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1529th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 1413th of 1534 Elementary schools
 6.9%
Ranks 864th of 891 Middle schoolsRanks 846th of 893 Middle schools
 2.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Locke Alain School)16.218.2
 2%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Locke Alain School)10.818.2
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Locke Alain School)3.113.3
 10.2%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Locke Alain School)12.933.3
 20.4%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Locke Alain School)6.313.8
 7.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Locke Alain School)3.310.3
 7%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Locke Alain School)3.317.2
 13.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
6th Grade Math (Locke Alain School)08.4
 8.4%
   6th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)3936.4
 2.6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Locke Alain School)14.325
 10.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)6355.6
 7.4%
7th Grade Math (Locke Alain School)5.40
 5.4%
   7th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)38.233.2
 5%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Locke Alain School)11.18.3
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.554.5
 6%
8th Grade Math (Locke Alain School)2.60
 2.6%
   8th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)32.226
 6.2%
8th Grade Science (Locke Alain School)13.27.4
 5.8%
   8th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)58.257
 1.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Locke Alain School)13.222.2
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)57.952.8
 5.1%
All Grades Math (Locke Alain School)5.28.4
 3.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Locke Alain School)1321.1
 8.1%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Locke Alain School)10.117.4
 7.3%
   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 Students443282
 36.3%
African American371216
 41.8%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian2127
 28.6%
Hispanic1923
 21.1%
Pacific Islander01
White82
 75%
Two or More Races2112
 42.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.8%100%
 0.2%


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Students who attend Locke Alain School usually go on to attend:

High : West Philadelphia High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 282 students attended Locke Alain School.

Locke Alain School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.

Students at Locke Alain School are 77% African American, 10% Asian, 8% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.


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