Girard Stephen Sch

1800 Snyder Ave
Philadelphia, PA 19145

296 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Stephen Girard School, located at 1800 Snyder Avenue in South Philadelphia, is a public K–8 institution serving the surrounding neighborhood as part of the School District of Philadelphia. Named after the historic financier and philanthropist Stephen Girard, the school is situated in a vibrant, densely populated area and functions as a community hub for local families. The school environment typically emphasizes foundational academics, social-emotional learning, and preparation for high school, aiming to provide a structured educational experience for a diverse student population.

As an inner-city school, Stephen Girard reflects the broader challenges and opportunities of the Philadelphia public school system. The facility itself is a landmark in the neighborhood, often characterized by its classic urban school architecture. The school focuses on meeting state academic standards while fostering a sense of community pride, often coordinating with local organizations and parents to support student development both inside and outside the classroom.

296

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Girard Stephen Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	40
Black	151
Asian	51
Two or More	14

Black
151 (51.0%)
Asian
51 (17.2%)
White
40 (13.5%)
Hispanic
40 (13.5%)
Two or More
14 (4.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Philadelphia City SD
Phone:	(215)400-8180
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	296
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 57

Grade 1 61

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 54

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Girard Stephen Sch
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	57
Grade 1	61
Grade 2	49
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	54

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Girard Stephen Sch
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	132	44.6%
Male	164	55.4%

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