Dobson James Sch
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19127 · Philadelphia City SD
#1164 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania
#32233 of 50,301 nationally
About Dobson James Sch
Dobson James Sch is a public elementary located in Philadelphia, in the Philadelphia City SD school district of Pennsylvania, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 229 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 39.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1164th of 1,627 ranked elementary schools in Pennsylvania. Its strongest component is students per teacher (83th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 229.
There are 292 schools in Philadelphia; Dobson James Sch ranks 41st of 275 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)32%
- Reading proficiency (30%)57%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Dobson James Sch by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 57%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 32%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Dobson James Sch
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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613 students · 945 m away
Belmont Hills El Sch
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358 students · 1.1 km away
Green Woods CS
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699 students · 1.3 km away
Welsh Valley MS
Narberth · Public middle · Grades 5–8
788 students · 2.1 km away
Cook-Wissahickon Sch
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432 students · 2.2 km away
Bala-Cynwyd MS
Bala Cynwyd · Public middle · Grades 5–8
794 students · 2.3 km away
Shawmont Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
471 students · 2.3 km away
Cynwyd Sch
Bala Cynwyd · Public elementary · Grades K–4
446 students · 2.4 km away
Penn Valley Sch
Narberth · Public elementary · Grades K–4
542 students · 3.1 km away
Henry Charles W Sch
Philadelphia · Public elementary · Grades K–8
518 students · 3.3 km away
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dobson James Sch a good school?
Dobson James Sch has a Success Index (US) of 39.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1164 of 1,627 in Pennsylvania. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Dobson James Sch rank in Pennsylvania?
Dobson James Sch ranks #1164 of 1,627 elementary schools in Pennsylvania and #32233 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Dobson James Sch?
Dobson James Sch had 229 students in 2025.
Is Dobson James Sch a elementary school or a high school?
Dobson James Sch is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Dobson James Sch?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Dobson James Sch; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.