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TLK Academy

22 Peoples Plaza, Newark, DE, 19702 -

School Notes Overview:

TLK Academy is a private coed elementary school focusing on children in pre-k through 5th grade. We support each child as they develop and learn new skills. Our unique environment allows children to be successful and reach their full potential. A solid early learning foundation is key to being a successful student.TLK's Academy's learning environment is constructed to promote the development of the whole child. We focus on academic achievements as well as social/emotional and physical well being. Children are encouraged to develop independence, responsibility, and compassion through a variety of learning activities and oportunities. The opportunities for growth and development are enhanced by the family atomosphere throughout the school. This unique enviornment allows for personal relationships and a love for life long learning to develop. ...

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School Overview:

	TLK Academy
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded	1994
County	New Castle County, DE
Student Body
Total Students	123 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(DE) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	22%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 40 students
	Pre-K - 60 students
	Kind - 34 students
	Grade 1 - 17 students
	Grade 2 - 6 students
	Grade 3 - 4 students
	Grade 4 - 2 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	19 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	30%
Average Class Size	15
	This School	(DE) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$5,995
Tuition Notes	Extended care is available at an additional cost. Different payment plans accepted
Admissions Director	Julie Johnson

School Notes:

Language Arts
reading and writing strategies are taught through a variety of methods to meet the many diverse learning styles
Houghton Mifflin reading and phonics program provides a balance of phonics and whole language approach Math
The Saxon Math Program allows for students to learn concepts through hands on experiences, discussion, and exploration. Science
The science program is taught through inquiry based learning
The hands on approach enables students to discover concepts and apply them to new situations Social Studies
Students have the opportunity to engage in hands on cooperative learning experiences, presentations, and comparisons to develop a clearer understanding of units taught. Related Arts
music
gym
art
computer
Profile last updated: 02/11/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (19702)	School Zip (19702)	(DE) State Average
Population (Approximate)	44,836 people	783,525 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	30%
Population Average Age	30 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.7 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$54,089	$52,624
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.9 rooms	6.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	23 years old	39 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (19702) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	68% / 32%	70% / 30%