Anderson Add B Sch

1034 S 60th St
Philadelphia, PA 19143

339 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The school located at 1034 S 60th St in Philadelphia is formally known as the **James Miller Anderson School**. As part of the School District of Philadelphia, it serves students in the West Philadelphia community, typically focusing on elementary-level education. The school is named in honor of James Miller Anderson, a historical figure recognized for his contributions to public service and education in the region.

The facility functions as a neighborhood anchor, providing foundational academic instruction within the Cobbs Creek/Southwest Philadelphia area. Like many schools in the district, Anderson School emphasizes core curriculum standards while navigating the unique challenges and opportunities of an urban school environment. It remains a key institution for local families, striving to foster student development and community engagement within its historic neighborhood setting.

339

Total Students

34.9

Full-Time Teachers

9.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Anderson Add B Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	12
Black	313
Two or More	10
American Indian	2

Black
313 (92.3%)
Hispanic
12 (3.5%)
Two or More
10 (2.9%)
White
2 (0.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-7890
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	339
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 10

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 38

Grade 6 35

Grade 7 43

Grade 8 41