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Golden Bridge Academy

319 W Market Street, Lima, OH, 45801-0458 -

School Notes Overview:

Located in Lima, Ohio, Golden Bridge Academy is a non-profit, private school for students in pre-school through 6th grade. The premise behind the teaching at GBA is that all children learn at their own rate. When given the opportunity to do this there is a genuine and lasting love of learning that is instilled at an early age and extends throughout life. At Golden Bridge learning is hands on and developmentally appropriate. Our mission is to help students learn in an environment that stimulates them to move, explore, have self-directed choices and a sense of competence in each of the completed activities. In addition each student should have inner control over their emotions and be able to cognitively and emotionally start at their skill level and progress at their own rate. ...

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School Overview:

	Golden Bridge Academy
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1997
County	Allen County, OH
Student Body
Total Students	82 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
% Students of Color	51%	19%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 14 students
	Kind - 14 students
	Grade 1 - 8 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 7 students
	Grade 4 - 13 students
	Grade 5 - 7 students
	Grade 6 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	43%
Average Class Size	13
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniform-Khaki pants, white top)
	This School	(OH) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$4,980
Tuition Notes	Discounts are available. Tuition can be paid in 10 or 12 monthly payments.
% on Financial Aid	30%
Acceptance Rate	97%
Head of School	Karen Beard
Admissions Director	Karen Beard

School Notes:

Located in Lima, Ohio, Golden Bridge Academy is a non-profit, private school for students in pre-school through 6th grade. The premise behind the teaching at GBA is that all children learn at their own rate. When given the opportunity to do this there is a genuine and lasting love of learning that is instilled at an early age and extends throughout life. At Golden Bridge learning is hands on and developmentally appropriate. Our mission is to help students learn in an environment that stimulates them to move, explore, have self-directed choices and a sense of competence in each of the completed activities. In addition each student should have inner control over their emotions and be able to cognitively and emotionally start at their skill level and progress at their own rate.
Profile last updated: 01/27/2009

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Three-day series: Public vs. Private Schools (The Lima News)
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (45801)	School Zip (45801)	(OH) State Average
Population (Approximate)	26,642 people	11,353,002 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	15%	21%
Population Average Age	34 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$31,762	$43,643
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.6 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	54 years old	47 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (45801) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	63% / 37%	66% / 34%