Lavelle School For The Blind
School Notes Overview:
Lavelle school for the Blind is a multi-cultural educational institution established 100 years ago based on the Catholic tradition and the compassion and dedication of the Dominican sisters of Blauvelt. The organization integrates students who are blind and have multiple disabilities, staff and parents in a challenging yet nurturing environment. The programs at Lavelle seek to educate the whole child through a combination of developmental and functional strategies. as the student progresses, the curriculum accommodates individual changing needs and educational growth. all students are prepared for lives as respected adults. Lavelle school develops all students to their fullest potential, and provides support and resources to the students and their parents....
School Overview:
Lavelle School For The Blind |
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| School Type | Special Education School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades 5 - 8 | |
| County | Bronx County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | n/a | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 36% |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * 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 |
School Notes:
- Lavelle school for the Blind is a multi-cultural educational institution established 100 years ago based on the Catholic tradition and the compassion and dedication of the Dominican sisters of Blauvelt. The organization integrates students who are blind and have multiple disabilities, staff and parents in a challenging yet nurturing environment. The programs at Lavelle seek to educate the whole child through a combination of developmental and functional strategies. as the student progresses, the curriculum accommodates individual changing needs and educational growth. all students are prepared for lives as respected adults. Lavelle school develops all students to their fullest potential, and provides support and resources to the students and their parents.
- Profile last updated: 02/23/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10469) | School Zip (10469) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 63,345 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 28% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,102 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.8 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 56 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (10469) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- New Covenant Christian School - 226 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Our Lady Of Grace School - 474 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Regent School - 188 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Ss Philip & James School - 297 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- St Mary School - 314 students - 0.7 mi. away - view location
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