Elementary school · Philadelphia, PA
Lowell James R School
- Grades
- PK–4
- Enrollment (2023-24)
- 522
- Regular attendance
- 59.6%
- District
- Philadelphia City
Regular attendance is the share of students present at least 90% of enrolled days (statewide average 79.6%). Source: Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25; enrollment and grades from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES).
Academic proficiency
Share of students scoring proficient or advanced on the PSSA (grades 3-8), Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25. Black tick = state average.
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Common questions
What grades does Lowell James R School serve?
Lowell James R School is an elementary school in the Philadelphia City School District, located in Philadelphia, PA, serving grades PK–4.
How many students attend Lowell James R School?
About 522 students are enrolled at Lowell James R School (U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data, 2023-24 school year).
What is the attendance rate at Lowell James R School?
59.6% of Lowell James R School students are regularly present, enrolled and attending at least 90% of school days, versus 79.6% statewide (Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25).
How does Lowell James R School perform academically?
On the PSSA (grades 3-8), 23.1% of Lowell James R School students scored proficient or advanced in math, and 23.4% in English/language arts (Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index, 2024-25). District-wide results are on the Philadelphia City School District page.
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School identity, grades, and enrollment: U.S. Department of Education, NCES Common Core of Data. Regular attendance: Pennsylvania Future Ready PA Index (2024-25). Figures describe the school and may lag by a year or more: context for families, not a rating. Academic and safety detail is on the Philadelphia schools hub.