First Baptist Academy

820 Broadway, Gillespie, IL, 62033-0620 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

First Baptist Academy provides a Biblically-based, student-focused, academically-challenging, and culturally relevant educational environment. Designed to develop the entire child to his/her God-ordained potential, First Baptist Academy implements the school’s educational philosophy through emphasizing academic and Biblical excellence and by holding students accountable for the highest standards of conduct and behavior. FBA’s The Philosophy of Education and Mission Statement found in the Parent Handbook clarify these positions. At FBA you will find teachers who love your children and teach with enthusiasm and excellence. You will discover a warm, safe, nurturing environment that maximizes the potential of every child. You will find other students, who want to learn, grow and develop new friends. FBA is a place where Christian values are integrated with academic excellence....

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School Overview:

 
First Baptist Academy
School Membership(s) Accelerated Christian Education (ACE) or (School of Tomorrow)
Religious Affiliation Baptist
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 11
County Macoupin County, IL
Student Body
Total Students 20 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 29%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 12 students
Grade 4 - 1 students
Grade 6 - 4 students
Grade 9 - 2 students
Grade 11 - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 2 teachers
This School
(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:8 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 129 days 178 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours

School Notes:

  • First Baptist Academy provides a Biblically-based, student-focused, academically-challenging, and culturally relevant educational environment. Designed to develop the entire child to his/her God-ordained potential, First Baptist Academy implements the school’s educational philosophy through emphasizing academic and Biblical excellence and by holding students accountable for the highest standards of conduct and behavior. FBA’s The Philosophy of Education and Mission Statement found in the Parent Handbook clarify these positions. At FBA you will find teachers who love your children and teach with enthusiasm and excellence. You will discover a warm, safe, nurturing environment that maximizes the potential of every child. You will find other students, who want to learn, grow and develop new friends. FBA is a place where Christian values are integrated with academic excellence.
  • Profile last updated: 02/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (62033)
School Zip (62033)
(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate) 5,055 people 12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 13% 24%
Population Average Age 40 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.6 persons
Median Household Income $33,508 $48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 60 years old 50 years old
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Zipcode (62033)


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% Owning / % Renting 79% / 21% 61% / 39%

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