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Guidon S Bluford El Sch

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania · Grades K to 8 · Philadelphia City SD

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About Guidon S Bluford El Sch

Guidon S Bluford El Sch serves kindergarten through grade 8 as a public school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It reported 476 students in 2024-25. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Philadelphia. There are about 15.9 students for every full-time-equivalent teacher (29.9 teachers in all). Federal locale data places it in a large city. It is one of 219 schools in Philadelphia City SD. Families comparing options will find 269 other schools within 5 miles.

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School facts

Address	5720 Media St, Philadelphia, PA 19131
Phone	(215) 400-9170
School district	Philadelphia City SD
Grades	K to 8
Students (2024-25)	476
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	29.9
Students per teacher	15.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Philadelphia County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 421899010043). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Guidon S Bluford El Sch serve?

Guidon S Bluford El Sch serves kindergarten through grade 8.

How many students attend Guidon S Bluford El Sch?

Guidon S Bluford El Sch reported 476 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Guidon S Bluford El Sch?

About 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 476 students and 29.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Guidon S Bluford El Sch a public or charter school?

Guidon S Bluford El Sch is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Guidon S Bluford El Sch in?

Guidon S Bluford El Sch is part of Philadelphia City SD. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/pa/philadelphia-city-sd/

Where is Guidon S Bluford El Sch located?

Guidon S Bluford El Sch is at 5720 Media St, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The phone number is (215) 400-9170.

How many other schools are near Guidon S Bluford El Sch?

There are 269 other schools within 5 miles of Guidon S Bluford El Sch in our directory.