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Frankford Friends School

1500 Orthodox Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19124-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

Frankford Friends School, under the care of the Frankford Monthly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, is the lineal descendant of the first school in Frankford, and has been in its present location since 1833. During all these years the school has continued to subscribe to the same fundamental goals set down by those first thoughtful educators: a form of education which would develop in their children an attitude of courageous independence, a readiness for responsibility, and a spiritual basis for life. Frankford Friends School is committed to the development of the whole child in an atmosphere which allows each child to develop a sense of self-worth. Through a challenging academic program we strive to develop a thorough understanding of basic concepts, clear and logical thinking, and the ability to communicate ideas....

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School Overview:

	Frankford Friends School
School Membership(s)	Friends Council on Education (FCE)
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	114 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	36%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 9 students
	Kind - 15 students
	Grade 1 - 17 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 13 students
	Grade 4 - 14 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	10 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	n/a	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Frankford Friends School, under the care of the Frankford Monthly meeting of the Religious Society of Friends, is the lineal descendant of the first school in Frankford, and has been in its present location since 1833. During all these years the school has continued to subscribe to the same fundamental goals set down by those first thoughtful educators: a form of education which would develop in their children an attitude of courageous independence, a readiness for responsibility, and a spiritual basis for life. Frankford Friends School is committed to the development of the whole child in an atmosphere which allows each child to develop a sense of self-worth. Through a challenging academic program we strive to develop a thorough understanding of basic concepts, clear and logical thinking, and the ability to communicate ideas.
Profile last updated: 01/23/2007

In the News:

Frankford Friends School to Add Eco-Friendly Building (KYW News Radio 1060)
posted on May 24, 2009 at 03:15:32 pm
Philadelphia's Frankford Friends School, a private Quaker school, plans to build an addition but what makes this project special is the attention school administrators are paying to the environment.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19124)	School Zip (19124)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	63,131 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	12%	22%
Population Average Age	31 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$28,574	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	67 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	68% / 32%