Guidon S Bluford Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
531 students
Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Guidon S Bluford Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
93%
14%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups


Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
60%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Guidon S Bluford Elementary School?
531 students attend Guidon S Bluford Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Guidon S Bluford Elementary School students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Guidon S Bluford Elementary School?
Guidon S Bluford Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Guidon S Bluford Elementary School offer ?
Guidon S Bluford Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Guidon S Bluford Elementary School part of?
Guidon S Bluford Elementary School is part of Philadelphia City School District.
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