- Enrollment
- 3,463
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Philadelphia, PA
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an
Federal NCES profile for John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 421899003714
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median.
- #19 of 131
- elementary schools in Philadelphia · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.1:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an ranks #19 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA.
School address
District: Philadelphia City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 421899003714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-37 students YoY 421899003714 · Philadelphia, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
394 enr · 14.1:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Northeast Hs (3,463 students)
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an shrank from 422 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-8.8%). Teacher FTE added 28.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Northeast Hs
Northeast Hs
3,463 students
- Lincoln Hs
Lincoln Hs
2,472 students
- Central Hs
Central Hs
2,329 students
- Northeast Comm
Northeast Community Propel Academy
1,783 students
- Mayfair Sch
Mayfair Sch
1,763 students
- This school 394
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an
394 students
What this shows John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an reports 394 students on the CCD universe file.
How John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an compares
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 4% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 394 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
394
Bigger than 46% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 64% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,329
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 79.7%
White 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.1%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 2.5%
Largest group: African American at 79.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.3, John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Philadelphia City Sd reports $18,329 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northeast Community Propel Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mayfair Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,472
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 2,329
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,783
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,763
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Philadelphia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Northeast Community Propel Academy
Standard public school
1,783 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfair Sch
Standard public school
1,763 students 21:1 students per teacher
Solis-Cohen Solomon Sch
Standard public school
1,350 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Mast Community Cs Iii
Standard public school
1,290 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Moore J Hampton Sch
Standard public school
1,192 students 17:1 students per teacher
Farrell Louis H Sch
Standard public school
1,187 students 18:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~394 students)
Frequently asked questions about John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an
How many students attend John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an has 394 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Philadelphia, PA. CCD year-over-year: 422 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 37.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an?
The student-teacher ratio at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an is 14.1:1, which is 4% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an?
100.0% of students at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an?
The largest demographic group at John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an is African American at 79.7% of enrollment, in Philadelphia, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an?
John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an rank among elementary schools in Philadelphia?
By Resource Investment Index, John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an ranks #19 of 131 elementary schools in Philadelphia, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Philadelphia on the city page.
What other schools are in Philadelphia City Sd?
Besides John Story Jenks Academy for the Arts an, Philadelphia City Sd also operates Northeast Hs (3,463 students), Lincoln Hs (2,472 students), and Central Hs (2,329 students). See the Philadelphia City Sd district page for the complete list.