Gideon Edward School
2817 West Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121 | (215) 684-5072
- Grades: PK-8
- Student Enrollment: 397
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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 EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Philadelphia City School District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $9,399
- Graduation Rate: 55.5%
- Dropout Rate: 8.5%
- Students Per Teacher: 14.3
- Enrolled Students: 156,790
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | 390 | 98.2% |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.0% |
| White | 2 | 0.5% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 53 | 13.4% |
| Kindergarten | 47 | 11.8% |
| 1st Grade | 35 | 8.8% |
| 2nd Grade | 39 | 9.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 46 | 11.6% |
| 4th Grade | 37 | 9.3% |
| 5th Grade | 43 | 10.8% |
| 6th Grade | 29 | 7.3% |
| 7th Grade | 32 | 8.1% |
| 8th Grade | 36 | 9.1% |
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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