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Jenks Abram School

2501 S 13TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19148

About Jenks Abram School

Jenks Abram School, located at 2501 S 13th St in Philadelphia, PA, is a very vibrant public elementary school in a large urban setting. The school serves grades K-5, and the total student population is 241. It maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1 with 20 certified teachers and has one full-time counselor who provides great academic support. Academically, Jenks Abram School does well. Fifty-seven percent of students are proficient in math, and 67% are proficient in reading. These scores are better than both district and state averages.

?The school ranks #236th among Pennsylvania elementary schools and #6th in the Philadelphia City School District. The student population at Jenks Abram is diverse, with 65% minority students and 100% economically disadvantaged students. This proves the school’s commitment to inclusivity. Students regularly do better than expected, establishing Jenks Abram as a leading ultimate elementary school in Pennsylvania.

Jenks Abram School Contact Information

Address

2501 S 13TH ST PHILADELPHIA PA 19148

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Phone

(215) 400-8240

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 47%
Reading 47%
State average proficiency is 47% in Math and 47% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
5
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
241
Total Students
$69020
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 116 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Jenks Abram School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00AM - 3:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 35.3%
Asian 33.2%
Hispanic 12.4%
Black 11.6%
Two+ Races 7.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
35.3%
Asian
33.2%
Hispanic
12.4%
Black
11.6%
Two+ Races
7.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 241
46.1%
111 Female
53.9%
130 Male

Student Population

241 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

265 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Home and School Association (HSA) is going to host an event and fundraisers to support the school community

FAQ

Q:Is there a library or media center at Jenks Abram School?

A:Yes, Jenks Abram School has a library and media resources to help students with reading, research, and to encourage them to enjoy reading.

Q:What safety measures does Jenks Abram School have?

A:Jenks Abram School has firm safety rules, such as secure entry, drills for emergencies, and staff training, to make sure students are safe.

Q:How does Jenks Abram School help students who are learning English (ELL)?

A:Jenks Abram School has programs for English Language Learners that assist students who do not speak English as their first language to improve their language skills and do well in school.

Q:Does Jenks Abram School celebrate cultural events?

A:Yes, Jenks Abram School has cultural celebrations and events for the community to value the many cultures of its students.

Q:How do students get to Jenks Abram School?

A:Jenks Abram School provides transportation based on district rules, which makes it simpler for students to get to school.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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