George Fox Friends School
School Notes Overview:
Our mission is to provide affordable, high quality care and education for children from 8 weeks old through kindergarten. We are rooted in the Quaker experience which values nurturing each child as an individual and encouraging a lifelong love of learning....
School Overview:
George Fox Friends School |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) | Friends Council on Education (FCE) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Friends | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery School - Kindergarten | |
| Year Founded | 1995 | |
| County | Chester County, PA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 55 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 1% | 16% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 29 students | ||
| Pre-K - 11 students | ||
| Kind - 9 students | ||
| Unspecified Grade Placement - 6 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 2% | |
| Average Class Size | 9 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(PA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:13 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,500 | |
| Tuition Notes | Kindergarten is $5,500.00 per year. Pre-K Tuition varies from 175.00 to 390.00 per month. Childcare varies from $250.00 to $850.00 per month. Weekly payment options are available. | |
| % on Financial Aid | 5% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $250 | |
| Head of School | Jennifer H Eckert | |
| Admissions Director | Janet Eaby | |
School Notes:
- 6:30 am to 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday.
- Ages 8 weeks through kindergarten.
- Full and half-day Childcare and Kindergarten.
- 2, 3 and 5 day programs on a 10 acre campus.
- Kindergarten - age 5 by December 1
- Kindergarten bussing available.
- Before and After school care for children living in Octorara School District.
- We are a member of Keystone STARS
- Profile last updated: 07/20/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (19330) | School Zip (19330) |
(PA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 4,539 people | 12,280,267 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 27% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $53,261 | $43,232 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.5 rooms | 5.9 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 37 years old | 51 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19330) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 83% / 17% | 68% / 32% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Rattle Snake Run School - 24 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Highland Amish School - 27 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Sprouts-place Where Chdrn Grow - 58 students - 5.0 mi. away - view location
- Our Lady Of Consolation Early Learning Center - 13 students - 5.1 mi. away - view location
- West Fallowfield Christian School - 181 students - 5.2 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Cochranville, Chester County, Zip 19330
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