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Walter Lawson Childrens Home

1820 Walter Lawson Dr, Loves Park, IL, 61111-0611 -

School Notes Overview:

Walter Lawson Children's Home is a well designed residence for nonambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped. Our skilled staff serves as an extended family whose care, concern, and attention provide a warm, homelike atmosphere. Our attractive, colorful facility reveals both our philosophy and our attention to detail. We believe that every child is unique and deserves to experience a meaningful and happy life. We support every child's right to enjoy daily living, share warm social relations, and realize his fullest potential. We create not only a caring, friendly, and nurturing environment, but also excellent developmental programs that serve each child's special needs. Our comprehensive nursing and education programs stimulate learning, growth, and self-help skills and provide innovated care for complex medical needs and profound disabilities....

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School Overview:

	Walter Lawson Childrens Home
School Type	Special Education School
School Membership(s)	Council of Bilingual Education
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 12
County	Winnebago County, IL
Student Body
Total Students	34 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	32%	29%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 4 students
	Kind - 1 students
	Grade 2 - 2 students
	Grade 3 - 2 students
	Grade 4 - 2 students
	Grade 5 - 2 students
	Grade 6 - 2 students
	Grade 7 - 3 students
	Grade 8 - 1 students
	Grade 9 - 4 students
	Grade 10 - 1 students
	Grade 11 - 7 students
	Grade 12 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(IL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	208 days	178 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Walter Lawson Children's Home is a well designed residence for nonambulatory children who are severely and profoundly handicapped. Our skilled staff serves as an extended family whose care, concern, and attention provide a warm, homelike atmosphere. Our attractive, colorful facility reveals both our philosophy and our attention to detail. We believe that every child is unique and deserves to experience a meaningful and happy life. We support every child's right to enjoy daily living, share warm social relations, and realize his fullest potential. We create not only a caring, friendly, and nurturing environment, but also excellent developmental programs that serve each child's special needs. Our comprehensive nursing and education programs stimulate learning, growth, and self-help skills and provide innovated care for complex medical needs and profound disabilities.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (61111)	School Zip (61111)	(IL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	20,555 people	12,415,876 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	25%	24%
Population Average Age	35 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.6 persons
Median Household Income	$45,484	$48,019
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.3 rooms	5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	50 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	71% / 29%	61% / 39%