At a glance
Reported students
365
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
30.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Kelly John B Sch: 365 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.9:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 404
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.2:1
What the reported data says about Kelly John B Sch
Kelly John B Sch is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 365 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.9:1, close to the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (86.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Kelly John B Sch
- 1How do the reported 11.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 30.7 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 13.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.5%
- Hispanic5.2%
- Black86.8%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Sharswood George Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
364 reported students
Lingelbach Anna L Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
363 reported students
Cooke Jay MS
Elementary · Grades KG–08
369 reported students
Cayuga School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
360 reported students
Penrose Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
360 reported students
Key Francis Scott Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–06
370 reported students
Public schools near Kelly John B Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fitler Academics Plus Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 159 | 0.3 mi |
| Mastery CS John Wister Elementary Elementary · Charter · Mastery CS John Wister Elementary | KG–05 | 506 | 0.6 mi |
| Wissahickon CS Elementary · Charter · Wissahickon CS | KG–08 | 965 | 0.6 mi |
| Steel Edward Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 379 | 0.9 mi |
| Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS Elementary · Charter · Philadelphia Hebrew Public CS | KG–08 | 574 | 1.1 mi |
| Logan James Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 264 | 1.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Kelly John B Sch
What grades does Kelly John B Sch serve?
Kelly John B Sch reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Kelly John B Sch?
Kelly John B Sch reported 365 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 404 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Kelly John B Sch?
The calculated ratio is 11.9:1, based on 365 students and 30.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Kelly John B Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Kelly John B Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Kelly John B Sch in?
Kelly John B Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Kelly John B Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Fitler Academics Plus (0.3 mi), Mastery CS John Wister Elementary (0.6 mi), Wissahickon CS (0.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.