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Chileda Institute

1020 Mississippi St., La Crosse, WI, 54601-0546 -

School Notes Overview:

Chileda is a home and care center for children and young adults who have developmental disabilities due to closed head injuries, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, autism, behavioral and genetic liabilities, and physical handicaps. For over 30 years, the professional staff and volunteers of Chileda have been committed to the progressive education and personal empowerment of children with developmental disabilities. We help our clients to realize their fullest potential and offer hope for a bright future....

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School Overview:

	Chileda Institute
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Bilingual School Association Council for Exceptional Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Nursery/Preschool
County	La Crosse County, WI
Student Body
Total Students	42 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	19%
Students by Grade
	Unspecified Grade Placement - 42 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	7 teachers
	This School	(WI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	250 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Chileda is a home and care center for children and young adults who have developmental disabilities due to closed head injuries, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, autism, behavioral and genetic liabilities, and physical handicaps. For over 30 years, the professional staff and volunteers of Chileda have been committed to the progressive education and personal empowerment of children with developmental disabilities. We help our clients to realize their fullest potential and offer hope for a bright future.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

In the News:

Chileda under new leadership (WXOW 19 La Crosse)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 05:25:18 pm
LA CROSSE, Wisconsin (WXOW)- The Chileda Institute is under the new leadership. Ruth Wiseman is the treatment center's new president/CEO. She had her first day on Monday. Wiseman most recently worked
New Chileda president returns to lead son’s former home (La Crosse Tribune)
posted on September 30, 2009 at 05:11:27 am
Ruth Wiseman has plenty of professional qualifications to run La Crosse's Chileda Institute. But she also has a personal connection.
Chileda names new president/CEO (WKBT La Crosse)
posted on September 29, 2009 at 05:13:29 pm
A La Crosse organization that helps children and young adults with autism and other mental disabilities has a new leader.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (54601)	School Zip (54601)	(WI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	48,702 people	5,362,884 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	38%	24%
Population Average Age	31 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$34,771	$43,153
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	50 years old	48 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	57% / 43%	63% / 37%