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Erie Day School

1372 W 6th Street, Erie, PA, 16505-0165 -

School Notes Overview:

Erie Day School is a co-educational, independent school for children in Preschool through Eighth Grade, founded in 1929, and governed by a Board of Trustees. At Erie Day School our approach to education is founded on a simple but all-important belief — children naturally like to learn. We call on our students to recognize their potential as individuals, yet expect them to acknowledge their membership in a community. Teachers use opportunities to teach tolerance, integrity, and social responsibility. At Erie Day School we believe respect, manners, and politeness are integral parts of education. All academic programs planned, supervised, and guided by the school enable students to develop in an atmosphere which is both supportive and nurturing. Our goal is to stretch and challenge our students academically while having the flexibility to address individual needs....

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School Overview:

	Erie Day School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Erie County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	152 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 10 students
	Kind - 14 students
	Grade 1 - 12 students
	Grade 2 - 15 students
	Grade 3 - 26 students
	Grade 4 - 16 students
	Grade 5 - 18 students
	Grade 6 - 14 students
	Grade 7 - 13 students
	Grade 8 - 14 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	17 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	171 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Erie Day School is a co-educational, independent school for children in Preschool through Eighth Grade, founded in 1929, and governed by a Board of Trustees. At Erie Day School our approach to education is founded on a simple but all-important belief — children naturally like to learn. We call on our students to recognize their potential as individuals, yet expect them to acknowledge their membership in a community. Teachers use opportunities to teach tolerance, integrity, and social responsibility. At Erie Day School we believe respect, manners, and politeness are integral parts of education. All academic programs planned, supervised, and guided by the school enable students to develop in an atmosphere which is both supportive and nurturing. Our goal is to stretch and challenge our students academically while having the flexibility to address individual needs.
Profile last updated: 01/19/2007

In the News:

Theater (Erie Times-News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:06:57 am
"CHRISTMAS BELLES" -- Wed.-Sat.. at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18-21; Sun. at 2 p.m. on Nov. 22 -- church Christmas program in small town of Fayro, Texas, spins hilariously out of control in this farce about squabbling sisters, surly Santa, reluctant Elvis impersonator -- $21.25, $13, $13 for students.
Onstage: '42nd Street,' 'Beauty and the Beast,' 'She Loves Me' (Erie Times-News)
posted on November 19, 2009 at 05:04:38 am
The history of a Broadway musical within a Broadway musical -- that's the magic of "42nd Street," coming to the McDowell Little Theatre, 3320 Caughey Road, tonight, Friday, and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and again on Sunday at 2 p.m.
Join our social networks! (Erie Times-News)
posted on September 28, 2009 at 04:14:00 am
Adults interested in returning to college or beginning college are invited to a special open house at Penn State Behrend on Oct. 1.
Kids, teens (Erie Times-News)
posted on July 16, 2009 at 04:05:11 am
EXPERIENCE CHILDREN'S MUSEUM -- Discovery Square, 420 French St., 453-3743, www.eriechildrensmuseum.org -- more than 55 interactive exhibits designed to promote learning as fun, intended for children 2-12 -- Wed.-Sat.. 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun. 1-4 p.m.
Stacey Dias, Rick Hammer (Erie Times-News)
posted on May 31, 2009 at 04:05:37 am
Stacey Lynn Dias and Richard Carl Hammer exchanged wedding vows on Sept. 20, 2008, at First Alliance Church. Pastor Ben DiStefano officiated the ceremony with a reception following at Lake View Country Club.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (16505)	School Zip (16505)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	18,176 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	38%	22%
Population Average Age	42 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$40,983	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.7 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	52 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	75% / 25%	68% / 32%