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St. George Parish School

15 Lamont Avenue, Glenolden, PA, 19036-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

St. George School was opened on September 6, 1927 with an enrollment of 146 pupils and under the pastorship of Reverend George E. Orr. The original school consisted of 4 classrooms on the second floor of the original Church building. Three Sisters of Saint Joseph took on the monumental task of educating the Parish Community's youth at the time, and over the years, the Sisters of Saint Joseph continued to be an influential presence in the school. The first graduation took place on June 22, 1928 with 13 students graduating. In June 1951, the old parish convent was converted into additional classrooms to accommodate rising enrollment. As the Parish Community continued to grow, it was decided by the Pastor at the time, Reverend Thomas P. Fitzgerald, to build a new school. The new school opened in January 1965. For 78 years, our school expanded and educated thousands of students. Saint George Parish School graduated future doctors, lawyers, professors, accountants, mothers, fathers, religious sisters and priests. It had been an integral part of so many lives. As of the closing of the School in June 2005, the total number of graduates reached 2,761. The memory of Saint George Parish School will live on in the hearts and lives of all those who were privileged enough to walk its halls and sit within its classrooms....

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School Overview:

	St. George Parish School
School Membership(s)	National Catholic Educational Association (NCEA)
Religious Affiliation	Roman Catholic
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Delaware County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	210 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	7%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 24 students
	Grade 1 - 19 students
	Grade 2 - 26 students
	Grade 3 - 23 students
	Grade 4 - 21 students
	Grade 5 - 24 students
	Grade 6 - 26 students
	Grade 7 - 23 students
	Grade 8 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	11 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:19	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

St. George School was opened on September 6, 1927 with an enrollment of 146 pupils and under the pastorship of Reverend George E. Orr. The original school consisted of 4 classrooms on the second floor of the original Church building. Three Sisters of Saint Joseph took on the monumental task of educating the Parish Community's youth at the time, and over the years, the Sisters of Saint Joseph continued to be an influential presence in the school. The first graduation took place on June 22, 1928 with 13 students graduating. In June 1951, the old parish convent was converted into additional classrooms to accommodate rising enrollment. As the Parish Community continued to grow, it was decided by the Pastor at the time, Reverend Thomas P. Fitzgerald, to build a new school. The new school opened in January 1965. For 78 years, our school expanded and educated thousands of students. Saint George Parish School graduated future doctors, lawyers, professors, accountants, mothers, fathers, religious sisters and priests. It had been an integral part of so many lives. As of the closing of the School in June 2005, the total number of graduates reached 2,761. The memory of Saint George Parish School will live on in the hearts and lives of all those who were privileged enough to walk its halls and sit within its classrooms.
Profile last updated: 02/02/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19036)	School Zip (19036)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	13,735 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	19%	22%
Population Average Age	37 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$42,998	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	55 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	75% / 25%	68% / 32%