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Greene Street Friends School

5511 Greene Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19144-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

For 153 years Greene Street Friends School has educated children according to the Quaker principles of honesty, respect for the individual, peace and simplicity. While embracing these core values, the School has dared to be at the forefront of innovative educational practices. That tradition of innovation continues today with an emphasis on hands-on learning, non-violent methods of conflict resolution, cultural understanding, community service, environmental education and the thoughtful incorporation of technology into the curriculum. Strong fundamentals and ethical strength prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and enable them to progress with an enthusiasm for learning and for life. Greene Street Friends School is an urban coeducational School under the care of Green Street Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to provide high academic standards in a school community where all relationships are influenced and guided by the beliefs of the Society of Friends. It is our hope that through their own experiences the children will discover and affirm themselves and others as they come to know and value differences in ability, language, skin color, sexual orientation, religion, family structure, or family income. This deep respect for each individual springs from Friends' belief in "that of God" in everyone....

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School Overview:

	Greene Street Friends School
School Membership(s)	Friends Council on Education (FCE) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	222 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	45%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 29 students
	Grade 2 - 26 students
	Grade 3 - 23 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 10 students
	Grade 7 - 19 students
	Grade 8 - 21 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	18 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

For 153 years Greene Street Friends School has educated children according to the Quaker principles of honesty, respect for the individual, peace and simplicity. While embracing these core values, the School has dared to be at the forefront of innovative educational practices. That tradition of innovation continues today with an emphasis on hands-on learning, non-violent methods of conflict resolution, cultural understanding, community service, environmental education and the thoughtful incorporation of technology into the curriculum. Strong fundamentals and ethical strength prepare our students for a rapidly changing world and enable them to progress with an enthusiasm for learning and for life. Greene Street Friends School is an urban coeducational School under the care of Green Street Monthly Meeting of the Religious Society of Friends. We strive to provide high academic standards in a school community where all relationships are influenced and guided by the beliefs of the Society of Friends. It is our hope that through their own experiences the children will discover and affirm themselves and others as they come to know and value differences in ability, language, skin color, sexual orientation, religion, family structure, or family income. This deep respect for each individual springs from Friends' belief in "that of God" in everyone.
Profile last updated: 02/18/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19144)	School Zip (19144)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	46,794 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	27%	22%
Population Average Age	34 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$27,436	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.8 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	67 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	41% / 59%	68% / 32%