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Lansdowne Friends

110 N Lansdowne Avenue, Lansdowne, PA, 19050-0190 -

School Notes Overview:

Education at Lansdowne Friends School is based on a belief in the presence of God within each person. Central to our philosophy is faith in the integrity of each child. Lansdowne Friends School provides models and opportunities for children as they develop academically, socially, and spiritually. Our goals for children include: growth in academic skills; cultivation of an inner discipline and a strong sense of self; enjoyment of learning; development of compassion and care for others. We provide opportunities for self-directed learning and for the application of that learning. We teach life skills needed to preserve good health, to serve the community, and to settle differences peacefully....

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School Overview:

	Lansdowne Friends
School Membership(s)	Friends Council on Education (FCE) National Association for the Education of Young Children National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Friends
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
County	Delaware County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	107 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	60%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 24 students
	Kind - 17 students
	Grade 1 - 15 students
	Grade 2 - 16 students
	Grade 3 - 8 students
	Grade 4 - 5 students
	Grade 5 - 13 students
	Grade 6 - 9 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	6 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:15	* 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:

Education at Lansdowne Friends School is based on a belief in the presence of God within each person. Central to our philosophy is faith in the integrity of each child. Lansdowne Friends School provides models and opportunities for children as they develop academically, socially, and spiritually. Our goals for children include: growth in academic skills; cultivation of an inner discipline and a strong sense of self; enjoyment of learning; development of compassion and care for others. We provide opportunities for self-directed learning and for the application of that learning. We teach life skills needed to preserve good health, to serve the community, and to settle differences peacefully.
Profile last updated: 01/20/2007

In the News:

Students learn about peace (Delaware County Times)
posted on September 23, 2009 at 01:30:35 am
LANSDOWNE — If, as Mohandas K. Gandhi said more than 60 years ago, peace begins with the children, then the students at the Lansdowne Friends’ School are well on their way to making a difference in the world. (See video at end of story)
Lansdowne Friends School Observes "International Day of Peace" in a Big Way (Delaware County Times)
posted on September 18, 2009 at 05:17:29 am
Lansdowne --- From Afghanistan, Albania, Czech Republic and Egypt to Malaysia, Vietnam, and Lansdowne, PA, the object is to make peace, not war. A huge grassroots campaign has been moving its way across the world since the early 1980's, creating a bigger and stronger voice with a more determined message as each year passes. Lansdowne Friends School added its voice to the massive movement last ...
Summer campers take show on the road (Delaware County Times)
posted on August 5, 2009 at 09:02:44 am
The Lansdowne Friends School Summer camp is taking their show on the road this week.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19050)	School Zip (19050)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	28,744 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	22%
Population Average Age	38 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$46,225	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	64 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	64% / 36%	68% / 32%