The James Logan Elementary School is an historic American elementary school building that is located in the Logan neighborhood of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is part of the School District of Philadelphia, and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1988 as the Logan Demonstration School.
Serving 264 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Logan James School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 264 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Logan James School serves the northwest part of Philadelphia, PA, covering an area of approximately 0.5 square miles. Families in this zone can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge being about 0.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Logan James School's student population of 264 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
264 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Logan James School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Logan James School is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2513 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
16%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
86%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.6%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
59%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (08-09)
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Logan James School's ranking?
Logan James School is ranked #2513 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Logan James School often compared to?
Logan James Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mitchell Elementary School, Longstreth William C School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% PA state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Logan James School?
264 students attend Logan James School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Logan James School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Logan James School?
Logan James School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Logan James School offer ?
Logan James School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Logan James School part of?
Logan James School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
In what neighborhood is Logan James School located?
Logan James School is located in the North Philadelphia neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA. There are 106 other public schools located in North Philadelphia.
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