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Brandeis School

25 Frost Lane, Lawrence, NY, 11559-0115 -

School Notes Overview:

Brandeis School mission and vision are firmly grounded in our successful past. More than seventy years ago, our founder, Rabbi Irving Miller, declared the need for a curriculum that fully integrated Jewish and American values and ideals as a foundation for a successful contemporary life. The continued success of the Brandeis School lies in our ability to achieve the highest standards of academic excellence while ensuring a thorough Judaic education geared to kindling the eternal light of Judaism and learning in each child from generation to generation. The Brandeis Parents' Association is an integral part of our school. The Parents' Association is funded solely through fund raising activities and through the collection of annual PA dues. Our policy is to put funds we receive back into the school to enhance our childrens' Brandeis experience....

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School Overview:

	Brandeis School
School Membership(s)	Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS)
Religious Affiliation	Jewish
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Nassau County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	343 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 42 students
	Kind - 44 students
	Grade 1 - 39 students
	Grade 2 - 36 students
	Grade 3 - 36 students
	Grade 4 - 30 students
	Grade 5 - 42 students
	Grade 6 - 21 students
	Grade 7 - 27 students
	Grade 8 - 26 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	36 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	176 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Brandeis School mission and vision are firmly grounded in our successful past. More than seventy years ago, our founder, Rabbi Irving Miller, declared the need for a curriculum that fully integrated Jewish and American values and ideals as a foundation for a successful contemporary life. The continued success of the Brandeis School lies in our ability to achieve the highest standards of academic excellence while ensuring a thorough Judaic education geared to kindling the eternal light of Judaism and learning in each child from generation to generation. The Brandeis Parents' Association is an integral part of our school. The Parents' Association is funded solely through fund raising activities and through the collection of annual PA dues. Our policy is to put funds we receive back into the school to enhance our childrens' Brandeis experience.
Profile last updated: 01/22/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (11559)	School Zip (11559)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	8,103 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	58%	32%
Population Average Age	37 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	3.1 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$78,572	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.1 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	75% / 25%	41% / 59%