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John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an

8301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118Philadelphia City SD →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–08Non-Charter
422
Students
Total enrolled
$38,325
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 167% vs nat'l
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
41/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 18% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 422 students in grades KG–08 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
167% above average funding
District spends $38,325 per pupil, 167% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 41th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an is a mid-sized elementary in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, serving grades KG–08 with 422 students. The district invests $38,325 per student — 167% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 100% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an

422
Total Students
14.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
100%
Free Lunch
28
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution218 male · 204 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility100%
National avg 52% · 422 students
Student Composition
8%
81%
Asian2%
White8%
Hispanic / Latino4%
Black81%
Multiracial5%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 421899003714

Academic Outcomes at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
41
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 41th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 36th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 19118

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$38,325Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$38,325
State avg
$97,525
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$16,863
Student Support$7,282
Administration$4,599
Operations$5,749
Other$3,832
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $38,325 spent per student, an estimated $16,978 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
40%
37%
State government
39.7%
Local (property tax)
37.0%
Federal programs
23.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $38,325/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 100% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Northeast Community Propel AcademyMayfair SchFrank Anne SchSpruance Gilbert Sch
+10 more
↓
Middle
Baldi C C A MSCastor Gardens MS
↓
High School
Northeast HSCentral HSLincoln HSWashington George HS
+9 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 08
Location—
CountyPhiladelphia County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictPhiladelphia City SD →
Phone: (215)400-3360
NCES ID: 421899003714
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Philadelphia seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Philadelphia City SD
High
Northeast HS
3,352 students · 09–12
● 49 opp100% FRL
High
Central HS
2,364 students · 09–12
● 34 opp100% FRL
High
Lincoln HS
2,207 students · 09–12
100% FRL
Elem
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,731 students · KG–08
100% FRL
High
Washington George HS
1,707 students · 09–12
● 61 opp100% FRL
Elem
Mayfair Sch
1,682 students · KG–08
● 42 opp100% FRL
Mid
Baldi C C A MS
1,462 students · 06–08
● 54 opp100% FRL
Elem
Frank Anne Sch
1,347 students · PK–05
● 54 opp100% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
8301 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19118
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.