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Cornerstone Christian Academy

Po Box 5520, Philadelphia, PA, 19143-0191 -

School Notes Overview:

Cornerstone's commitment to the educational and spiritual success of our students is foundational to our curriculum objectives. In the summaries below, you will see an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills as well as character. The learning process is further enhanced through courses in art, music, computers, library science, and physical education. The educational philosophy of Cornerstone Christian Academy reflects our vision of a Christian learning community in partnership with the family that develops the whole child to their highest potentials: intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, cultural, and moral. To thrive in the world as self-reliant citizens all children should develop intellectually, taught with the highest standards of instruction from the basic skills to higher order concepts and cultural literacy, all children should develop spiritually, nurtured in faith, wisdom and biblical knowledge, in order to represent God's people in the world and walk in God's light through their lives....

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School Overview:

	Cornerstone Christian Academy
School Membership(s)	Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI) Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Christian (no specific denomination)
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
County	Philadelphia County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	195 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	100%	16%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 16 students
	Grade 1 - 21 students
	Grade 2 - 15 students
	Grade 3 - 21 students
	Grade 4 - 19 students
	Grade 5 - 32 students
	Grade 6 - 25 students
	Grade 7 - 23 students
	Grade 8 - 23 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	14 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:12	* 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

School Notes:

Cornerstone's commitment to the educational and spiritual success of our students is foundational to our curriculum objectives. In the summaries below, you will see an emphasis on the development of knowledge and skills as well as character. The learning process is further enhanced through courses in art, music, computers, library science, and physical education. The educational philosophy of Cornerstone Christian Academy reflects our vision of a Christian learning community in partnership with the family that develops the whole child to their highest potentials: intellectual, spiritual, physical, emotional, cultural, and moral. To thrive in the world as self-reliant citizens all children should develop intellectually, taught with the highest standards of instruction from the basic skills to higher order concepts and cultural literacy, all children should develop spiritually, nurtured in faith, wisdom and biblical knowledge, in order to represent God's people in the world and walk in God's light through their lives.
Profile last updated: 02/18/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19143)	School Zip (19143)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	71,169 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	18%	22%
Population Average Age	34 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$25,826	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	61% / 39%	68% / 32%