PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in PHILADELPHIA, NY with about 117 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 3rd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 11 teachers, PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL, located at 3 Sand St in Philadelphia, New York, is a public elementary school serving students in the Indian River Central School District. As a primary-level institution, the school focuses on building the foundational academic and social skills necessary for young learners, typically catering to students in the early grades. Its location in a quiet, rural setting provides a community-focused environment where students receive instruction designed to meet state educational standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere for child development.
The school is known for its commitment to creating a nurturing environment that encourages active participation and academic growth. By maintaining a smaller school setting, Philadelphia Primary emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and consistent communication with families, which is central to its educational philosophy. As part of a broader district, the school works to prepare its pupils for the transition to middle school, ensuring that each student develops the literacy, numeracy, and interpersonal competencies required for their future educational journey.
For more information, contact PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL at (315) 642-3432 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
PHILADELPHIA, NY 13673-0397
(315) 642-3432
PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in PHILADELPHIA, NY with about 117 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in New York
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
- Total Students:
- 117
- Teachers:
- 11
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 117 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.
- White
- 85.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.3%
- Black or African American
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.3%
- Male
- 48.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.