PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL

114 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 3rd

School Overview

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.

114

Total Students

10.8

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PHILADELPHIA PRIMARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	11
Black	2
Two or More	9
American Indian	3

White
89 (78.1 %)
Hispanic
11 (9.6 %)
Two or More
9 (7.9 %)
American Indian
3 (2.6 %)
Black
2 (1.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	INDIAN RIVER CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(315)642-3432
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 3rd
Total Students:	114
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	74
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 30

Grade 1 29

Grade 2 32

Grade 3 23