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Little Keswick School

Po Box 24, Keswick, VA, 22947-0229 -

School Notes Overview:

Little Keswick School is a community of avid learners and caring teachers, counselors, and therapists. Located in Central Virginia near Charlottesville and the University of Virginia, Little Keswick School provides special education for boys, ages ten to fifteen at admission. Quality academic and social / emotional programs, individual, group, and family therapy, and a warm, caring, structured environment give children with emotional and self-regulation issues, language and non-verbal learning disabilities, or social/developmental challenges opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Little Keswick School’s philosophy of education encompasses both academic and social/emotional growth for each individual student. Recognizing that every child has his own individual capabilities, the child’s environment is structured in order that he is able to achieve his potential growth through the development of a positive self-concept. Emphasis is placed on self-respect and respect for others. A positive attitude toward learning is encouraged and social skills training is emphasized. Family involvement is essential to assure that students will carry over positive behavior to the home and community. Little Keswick School is committed to structure, nurturance, and encouraging the development of responsible, honorable behavior....

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School Overview:

	Little Keswick School
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council of Bilingual Education
Religious Affiliation	Other
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
County	Albemarle County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	29 students
Student Body Type	All-boys
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	19%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 29 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	248 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Little Keswick School is a community of avid learners and caring teachers, counselors, and therapists. Located in Central Virginia near Charlottesville and the University of Virginia, Little Keswick School provides special education for boys, ages ten to fifteen at admission. Quality academic and social / emotional programs, individual, group, and family therapy, and a warm, caring, structured environment give children with emotional and self-regulation issues, language and non-verbal learning disabilities, or social/developmental challenges opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Little Keswick School’s philosophy of education encompasses both academic and social/emotional growth for each individual student. Recognizing that every child has his own individual capabilities, the child’s environment is structured in order that he is able to achieve his potential growth through the development of a positive self-concept. Emphasis is placed on self-respect and respect for others. A positive attitude toward learning is encouraged and social skills training is emphasized. Family involvement is essential to assure that students will carry over positive behavior to the home and community. Little Keswick School is committed to structure, nurturance, and encouraging the development of responsible, honorable behavior.
Profile last updated: 03/09/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22947)	School Zip (22947)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	3,668 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	50%	26%
Population Average Age	44 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$61,116	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	29 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	82% / 18%	66% / 34%