Below Average
#2483 of 2,846 schools in PA
Gideon Edward Sch
Elementary School · Philadelphia City SD
2817 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Enrollment
209
Student-Teacher
9.5:1
Score
4.1
Grades
Pre-K – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Pennsylvania schools
#2,483 of 2,846
In Philadelphia
#193 of 300
public schools
In district
#141 of 218
Philadelphia City SD
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About Gideon Edward Sch
Gideon Edward Sch is a public elementary school in Philadelphia, PA, part of Philadelphia City SD. Gideon Edward Sch serves approximately 209 students, and covers grades Pre-K-8th, and has a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Gideon Edward Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #2,483 of 2,846 schools in PA.
Structured state assessment records for Gideon Edward Sch show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.1 · Below Average
- District avg 4.7
- PA avg 6.4
What Parents Should Know
At 9.5:1 students to teachers, Gideon Edward Sch sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.
58% of students at Gideon Edward Sch were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Gideon Edward Sch — Students at Gideon Edward Sch score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
100%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores PA PSSA (2023-24)
Based on 42 test records from PA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.6/10.
How Gideon Edward Sch Compares
See how Gideon Edward Sch performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
2817 W Glenwood Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19121
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Gideon Edward Sch may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Bache-Martin Sch (rated 7.5/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL (rated 7.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, CITY SCHOOL AT FAIRMOUNT (rated 7.1/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Philadelphia, see our Philadelphia schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine James G Sch Philadelphia | 0.2 mi | 2.6 |
| Kelley William D Sch Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 6.0 |
| COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | 6.3 |
| REVOLUTION SCHOOL Philadelphia | 0.3 mi | — |
| Strawberry Mansion HS Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 3.8 |
| Wright Richard R Sch Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Dick William Sch Philadelphia | 0.4 mi | 2.9 |
| Morris Robert Sch Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.8 |
| Vaux HS: A Big Picture School Philadelphia | 0.7 mi | 6.2 |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Philadelphia | 0.6 mi | 4.6 |
| CITY SCHOOL AT FAIRMOUNT Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 7.1 |
| Allen Dr Ethel Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.6 |
| GIRARD COLLEGE Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 8.1 |
| Bache-Martin Sch Philadelphia | 1.1 mi | 7.5 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia | 0.9 mi | 4.1 |
| Dobbins Area Vocational-Technical High School Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Alliance for Progress CS Philadelphia | 1.0 mi | 2.6 |
| ST FRANCIS XAVIER SCHOOL Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 7.2 |
| PRODIGY LEARNING CENTER Philadelphia | 1.2 mi | 6.5 |
| Rhodes E Washington Sch Philadelphia | 1.3 mi | 5.4 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 19121 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$36,208
Median Home Value
$250,100
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
Population
40,324
College Educated
24.7%
Homeownership
33.1%
Avg Commute
31.3 min
Poverty Rate
40.6%
Median Age
27.6
Similar Schools
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|---|---|
| Earl El Sch Boyertown, PA | 4.1 |
| Meade Gen George C Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.1 |
| Overbrook Edu Ctr Philadelphia, PA | 4.1 |
| PERELMAN JEWISH DAY SCHOOL-STERN CENTER Wynnewood, PA | 4.1 |
| Peirce Thomas M Sch Philadelphia, PA | 4.1 |
| Chester Street El Sch Kingston, PA | 4.0 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Gideon Edward Sch
What grades does Gideon Edward Sch serve?
Gideon Edward Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Gideon Edward Sch?
Gideon Edward Sch has an enrollment of approximately 209 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gideon Edward Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Gideon Edward Sch is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Gideon Edward Sch rank in PA?
Gideon Edward Sch ranks #2,483 of 2,846 schools in PA.
What is Gideon Edward Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Gideon Edward Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Gideon Edward Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Gideon Edward Sch has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 19% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Gideon Edward Sch a charter school?
No, Gideon Edward Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Gideon Edward Sch a Title I school?
No, Gideon Edward Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Gideon Edward Sch?
100.0% of students at Gideon Edward Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 209
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 100.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Philadelphia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 57.9%
- Phone
- (215) 400-7360
Resources & Links
District
Philadelphia City SD- District Enrollment
- 117,907
- Schools in District
- 220
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $18,897
- District Rank
- #141 of 218
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