Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School
School Notes Overview:
Akiba-schechter Jewish Day School's mission is to promote academic excellence and to develop students with strong Jewish identities, who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvoth. By focusing on the individual gifts and needs of each student, our teachers create a caring family of learners who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvot. ...
School Overview:
Akiba-Schechter Jewish Day School |
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| School Type | Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis | |
| School Membership(s) | Solomon Schechter Day Schools (SSDS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Jewish | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Cook County, IL | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 252 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 34% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 135 students | ||
| Kind - 14 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 7 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(IL) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 176 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Akiba-schechter Jewish Day School's mission is to promote academic excellence and to develop students with strong Jewish identities, who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvoth. By focusing on the individual gifts and needs of each student, our teachers create a caring family of learners who are committed to responsible citizenship and the performance of mitzvot.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (60615) | School Zip (60615) |
(IL) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 45,096 people | 12,415,876 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 49% | 24% |
| Population Average Age | 33 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $31,571 | $48,019 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.1 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 61 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (60615) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 26% / 74% | 61% / 39% |
School Map:
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