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Elementary Schools

Sullivan James J School

Philadelphia City SD · Philadelphia County · 5300 Ditman St, Philadelphia, PA 19124.0

(215)400-3960

1/10
#1456
Rank 1456 out of 1,545
Top 94%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1481 · 4th percentile
Mathematics1/10 · #1405 · 9th percentile
Science1/10 · #1329 · 6th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Sullivan James J School sits in the Frankford neighborhood of Northeast Philadelphia, a dense, working-class area with a strong sense of community pride and deep roots in the city's history. The school serves a neighborhood where families are closely connected to their block and their schools, and Sullivan reflects that tight-knit character. Families who are actively engaged and looking to get involved at the ground level — whether through volunteering, advocacy, or community partnerships — will find a school community that genuinely needs and values that energy.

Student Demographics

153 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

African American
70 (46%)
Hispanic
63 (41%)
White
10 (7%)
Multiple Races
7 (5%)
Asian
3 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners23 (15%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged143 (93%)
Students with Disabilities34 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

373
Enrollment
26.4
Teachers (FTE)
14.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #355 · 78th percentile

119 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in Pennsylvania.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found