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Pennell Joseph Sch

1800 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141

Ranked 379 of 585 in Pennsylvania

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Pennell Joseph Sch

1800 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141

About Pennell Joseph Sch

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 17%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 17% in Reading.
23
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
308
Total Students
$76537
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 0.65%
Asian 2.27%
Hispanic 3.57%
Black 89.94%
Two+ Races 2.92%
Native Am. 0.65%
White
0.65%
Asian
2.27%
Hispanic
3.57%
Black
89.94%
Two+ Races
2.92%
Native Am.
0.65%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 308
48.38%
149 Female
51.62%
159 Male

Student Population

308 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

308 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Pennell Joseph Sch Contact Information

Address

1800 Nedro Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19141

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Phone

(215) 400-3680

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TOP 379 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Pennell Joseph Sch

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

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: 8:45 AM – 3:24 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:30 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.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Pennell Joseph School continues to invest in student success through new literacy and classroom support initiatives designed to strengthen learning opportunities for young students. Teachers recently organized interactive literacy nights where families participated in read-aloud activities and students received free take-home reading kits to encourage learning outside the classroom. At the same time, district leaders expanded educator recruitment and coaching programs to provide additional instructional support and specialized staff resources. These positive efforts reflect the school’s dedication to academic growth, family engagement, and building a strong foundation for lifelong learning and student achievement.

FAQ

Q1. Does Pennell Joseph Sch support literacy growth?

Ans. Pennell Joseph Sch encourages literacy development through reading activities and educational materials for students. The school helps children build strong reading habits from an early age.

Q2. How does Pennell Joseph Sch support teachers and classrooms?

Ans. Pennell Joseph Sch provides instructional coaching programs and educator support. These efforts help improve classroom learning and student achievement.

Q3. Does Pennell Joseph Sch encourage family involvement?

Ans. Pennell Joseph Sch supports literacy nights and school activities that involve families. Parents are considered important partners in student success.

Q4. What kind of learning environment does Pennell Joseph Sch provide?

Ans. Pennell Joseph Sch offers a nurturing and student-centered learning environment. Teachers work closely with students to build confidence and academic progress.

Q5. Why do families choose Pennell Joseph Sch?

Ans. Families choose Pennell Joseph Sch for its focus on literacy, student growth, and community involvement. The school provides positive learning experiences both inside and outside the classroom.

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
ML

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
F

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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