The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School

The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School closer view.

The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School side of school.

The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School back of school and playground.

The John Hancock Demonstration Elementary School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

3700 Morrell Ave, Philadelphia, PA

Northeast Philadelphia Neighborhood

Philadelphia City School District

689 Students

C+

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mr. William J. Griffin

Student Teacher Ratio
12:1

Math Proficiency
27%

Reading Proficiency
54%

C+

Academics

B+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

54%

Math Proficiency

27%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

12:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.6%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

356:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.8%

Female

48.2%

White

51.8%

Hispanic

18.1%

Black

16.7%

Asian or Pacific Islander

8.9%

Two or more races

4.1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

Native American

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

2/6/2018

I love this school. The principal is outstanding.

4.0 parent

11/23/2014

This school is wonderful, it is filled with wonderful teachers and staff.The Principal is o.k., he lacks people skills. He is not very friendly with the parent's & speaks to us like we are one of the student's, for this reason they do not have alot of voluteer's in the building which they need since...

5.0 parent

4/29/2014

My daughter's school is John Hancock Demonstration School in NE Philly. This is the one of the best schools in Philly, which is surprising in the Phila Public School District. Mr. Griffin, the Principal, is awesome, hand-on and so caring of all the kids that attend.

4.0 parent

10/29/2013

I have two children in the school. The oldest is in 4th grade. This is likely the best public elementary school in the city, with a principal who has navigated the draconian budget cuts better than other schools. I'd give it 5 stars if they had adequate money and staff. I hope they do again in the f...

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List Price Range

$183K - $2.9M

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$334,100

Median Lot Size

3,484 Sq Ft

% Renters

26%

Household Income

$101,063

% of College Grads

26.1%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,952 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

25.2%

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- 4 Beds
- 2 Baths
- 1,260 Sq Ft
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- 1,600 Sq Ft
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Public Schools shown may be Choice Schools

Arts Academy at Benjamin Rush

9th to 12th
Public

A-

Nazareth Academy High School

9th to 12th
Private

Archbishop Ryan High School

9th to 12th
Private

B+

Torresdale Park

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis

Fitzpatrick Playground

Thomas Mitchell Playground

Picarella Playground Fountains

Baseball/Softball
Basketball
Tennis

Fluehr Park

Baseball/Softball
Bike Trails
Trails

Corporal Jimmy O'Connor Memorial Recreation Center

Playground
Community Center
Multi-Purpose Field

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