Gideon Edward School

2817 West Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 | (215) 684-5072
  • Grades: PK-8
  • Student Enrollment: 397
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School Description

School Summary and Highlights
  • Enrolls 397 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8
  • Ranks 755th out of 875 middle schools in PA.
  • 2010 Overall School AYP Met Status: Made AYP
Additional Contact Information
  • Mailing Address: 2817 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
  • Principal or Admin: Ruth Pressley
School Operational Details
  • Title I Eligible
    All students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details

Faculty Details and Student Enrollment

Students and Faculty
  • Total Students Enrolled: 397
  • Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 26.5
  • Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 15.0
Students Gender Breakdown
  • Males: 198 (49.9%)
  • Females: 198 (49.9%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
  • Eligible for Reduced Lunch: - (-)
  • Eligible for Free Lunch: 344 (86.6%)
  • Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 344 (86.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
Gideon Edward School Student Race Distribution
  Number Percent
American Indian--
Black39098.2%
Asian--
Hispanic41.0%
White20.5%
Number of Students Per Grade
Number of Students Per Grade For Gideon Edward School
  Number Percent
Pre-Kindergarten5313.4%
Kindergarten4711.8%
1st Grade358.8%
2nd Grade399.8%
3rd Grade4611.6%
4th Grade379.3%
5th Grade4310.8%
6th Grade297.3%
7th Grade328.1%
8th Grade369.1%
Low-Income Enrollment (2011)
Percent of Students from Low-Income Families
School:
95.4%
District:
80.0%
Source: PA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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