Friends School
Tel:
(502) 899-1822
Friends School is a nonprofit, nonsectarian, family cooperative school. Our mission is to provide experiential, noncompetitive, child-centered educational opportunities where individual differences are respected and celebrated, and where children with special needs are welcomed.
Quick Stats (2021)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Students: 229 students
- Average class size: 10 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
School Overview
| School Type | Special Education School |
| School Membership(s)School Assoc. | National Association for the Education of Young Children |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Learning Difference Programs | Yes |
| Learning Programs Supported | Learning disabilities, autism, ADHD - all children are welcome at Friends. |
| Year Founded | 1980 |
Student Body
| Total Students | 229 students |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed |
| % Students of Color | 10% State avg.: 9% |
| Students by Grade |
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Academics and Faculty
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 6:1 National avg.: 13:1 |
| % Faculty w/Advanced Degree | 45% |
| Average Class Size | 10 students |
| Classroom Dress Code | Casual |
Finances and Admission
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling |
| Tuition Notes | Prices vary depending on choice - 2 day, 3 day, 4 day, 5 day, half day or full day, elementary, aftercare, etc. |
| % on Financial Aid | 10% |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $2,000 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sport |
| Sports | SoccerSoccer |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Art Club, Basketball Club, Board Games Club, Dinosaur Club, Drama Club, Lego Club |
School Notes
- Friends School serves children ages 12 months through 5th grade. Friends provides half day preschool and kindergarten as well as full day elementary programs and wrap-around extended care services for families in need of full day care. Friends School's small class size and low student to teacher ratio provides the optimum environment for learning. All Lead Teachers are degreed professionals and the entire staff is experienced in working with children of all abilities.
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