At a glance
Reported students
221
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
21.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Pennsylvania elementary enrollment
9th percentile
Compared with 1,624 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
415.5
Gideon Edward Sch: 221 reported students.
State peer staffing position
11th percentile
10.4:1 reported; state peer median 12.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 202
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.1:1
What the reported data says about Gideon Edward Sch
Gideon Edward Sch is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Philadelphia. It is one of 220 current school records connected to Philadelphia City SD. NCES reports 221 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,624 elementary schools in Pennsylvania with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 416.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 9th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.4:1, below the Pennsylvania median of 12.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (91.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.1%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 18.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Gideon Edward Sch
- 1How do the reported 10.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 18.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White2.7%
- Hispanic4.1%
- Black91.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial1.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Philadelphia City SD
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Dunbar Paul L Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
224 reported students
Ludlow James R Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
215 reported students
Moffet John Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–05
215 reported students
Morris Robert Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
215 reported students
McCloskey John F Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–08
228 reported students
McDaniel Delaplaine Sch
Elementary · Grades KG–08
229 reported students
Public schools near Gideon Edward Sch
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine James G Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 332 | 0.2 mi |
| Kelley William D Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 211 | 0.3 mi |
| Dick William Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | KG–08 | 343 | 0.4 mi |
| Wright Richard R Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–05 | 242 | 0.4 mi |
| Frederick Douglass Mastery CS Elementary · Charter · Frederick Douglass Mastery CS | KG–08 | 528 | 0.6 mi |
| Morris Robert Sch Elementary · Philadelphia City SD | PK–08 | 215 | 0.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Gideon Edward Sch
What grades does Gideon Edward Sch serve?
Gideon Edward Sch reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Philadelphia City SD.
How many students attend Gideon Edward Sch?
Gideon Edward Sch reported 221 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 9th percentile among 1,624 Pennsylvania elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 202 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Gideon Edward Sch?
The calculated ratio is 10.4:1, based on 221 students and 21.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Pennsylvania median for the same school level is 12.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Gideon Edward Sch a public, charter, or magnet school?
Gideon Edward Sch is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Philadelphia City SD attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
Which school district is Gideon Edward Sch in?
Gideon Edward Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD, based in Philadelphia, PA, which operates 220 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Gideon Edward Sch?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Blaine James G Sch (0.2 mi), Kelley William D Sch (0.3 mi), Dick William Sch (0.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.