Lasalle Academy

309 1st Avenue, Jessup, PA, 18434-0184 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

La Salle Academy opened its doors in September 2003 to address the needs of underprivileged children. La Salle Academy is an independent school owned by the Board of Trustees established in the traditions of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. We strive to educate children in grades 3 through 8 who face significant financial, social, and academic challenges and whose families believe that quality education is the key to change their futures. La Salle Academy combats the obstacles our students face with a rigorous academic program grounded in faith and coupled with the social and academic supports and services necessary to ensure growth....

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School Overview:

 
Lasalle Academy
School Membership(s) Other special emphasis association(s)
Religious Affiliation Roman Catholic
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County Lackawanna County, PA
Student Body
Total Students 371 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 2% 16%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 32 students
Kind - 29 students
Grade 1 - 37 students
Grade 2 - 35 students
Grade 3 - 37 students
Grade 4 - 25 students
Grade 5 - 40 students
Grade 6 - 28 students
Grade 7 - 53 students
Grade 8 - 55 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 18 teachers
This School
(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:19 * 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

School Notes:

  • La Salle Academy opened its doors in September 2003 to address the needs of underprivileged children. La Salle Academy is an independent school owned by the Board of Trustees established in the traditions of the Christian Brothers and the Sisters of Saint Joseph. We strive to educate children in grades 3 through 8 who face significant financial, social, and academic challenges and whose families believe that quality education is the key to change their futures. La Salle Academy combats the obstacles our students face with a rigorous academic program grounded in faith and coupled with the social and academic supports and services necessary to ensure growth.
  • Profile last updated: 02/19/2009

In the News:

  • Community events list, 10/5/09 (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
    posted on October 5, 2009 at 10:27:50 am
    Clarks Summit Cure fundraiser: Timmy Walsh's Camera for a Cure photo show/sale, Oct. 18, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Kiki's Kreamery, 715 N. State St., Clarks Summit, proceeds benefit cancer research. Clifford Twp. Open house: Clifford Twp. Historical Society, Satur
  • Community events list, 8/29/09 (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
    posted on August 29, 2009 at 08:19:17 am
    Archbald Chipping ends: Archbald Borough no longer accepting requests for chipping as of Monday. Carbondale Columbia meets: Columbia Hose Company 5, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., Trinity Club, South Main Street. Clarks Summit College networking: Abington Communit
  • Local Lass Brings Home Five Medals From National Swimming Competition (The Wayne Independent)
    posted on August 18, 2009 at 02:03:51 am
    Waymart's own Megan Carey is one of the nation's elite young swimmers. The daughter of Jess & Teri Carey, Megan recently returned home from Colorado Springs after winning five medals at the "State Games of America."
  • Around the Towns, 8/2/2009 (The Scranton Times-Tribune)
    posted on August 2, 2009 at 11:04:53 am
    Archbald Decorative red brick pavers will line the walkways of High School Plaza. Joyce Casey-Petronchak, paver committee chairwoman, said interested residents can purchase engraved bricks to be placed at the site of the new park, the former Archbald Hig
  • Cleanup offers activities (Times Leader)
    posted on April 21, 2009 at 06:11:40 am
    The Great NEPA Cleanup, part of the Great American Cleanup of PA, is offering several opportunities for area citizens to join together and help beautify and make a difference in their communities. Events planned through Saturday include:

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (18434)
School Zip (18434)
(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 4,238 people 12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 23% 22%
Population Average Age 42 years old 37 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $29,329 $43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.8 rooms 5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 70 years old 51 years old
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Zipcode (18434)


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% Owning / % Renting 74% / 26% 68% / 32%

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