Foundation Schools
School Notes Overview:
National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) was founded in 1957 by Hyman S. Paper and a group of his friends who were concerned about the lack of community-based services for children with mental retardation and their families. Then known as the Jewish Foundation for Retarded Children, NCC was incorporated in the District of Columbia on May 14, 1958. Children from the local community were enrolled into our first summer camp, residential and school programs. National Children's Center, Inc. is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people in our community with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful and productive lives....
School Overview:
Foundation Schools |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| School Membership(s) |
Council for Exceptional Children National Association of Private Special Education Centers Other associations(s) for exceptional children State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 1 - 12 | |
| County | Prince Georges County, MD | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 321 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 85% | 31% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Grade 1 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 31 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 48 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 72 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 54 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 36 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 25 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers | |
This School |
(MD) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 187 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- National Children's Center, Inc. (NCC) was founded in 1957 by Hyman S. Paper and a group of his friends who were concerned about the lack of community-based services for children with mental retardation and their families. Then known as the Jewish Foundation for Retarded Children, NCC was incorporated in the District of Columbia on May 14, 1958. Children from the local community were enrolled into our first summer camp, residential and school programs. National Children's Center, Inc. is a recognized leader in providing comprehensive and innovative services for children and adults with developmental disabilities in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Our mission is to provide a lifetime of opportunities for people in our community with developmental disabilities to live full, meaningful and productive lives.
- Profile last updated: 01/22/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (20852) | School Zip (20852) |
(MD) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 34,956 people | 5,296,486 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 67% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 39 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $69,097 | $56,460 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.7 rooms | 6.1 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 40 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (20852) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 65% / 35% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Charles E Smith Jewish Day School - 1525 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Montrose Christian School - 511 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- C P C Health % Mgmt Advantage - 32 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- The Frost School - 82 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Melvin J Berman Hebrew Academy - 717 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
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