ADVIS Financial Strategies - Woodlynde School
ADVIS Financial Strategies - Woodlynde School
ADVIS Financial Strategies - Woodlynde School
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The Association of Delaware Valley<br />
Independent <strong>School</strong>s<br />
• Is a consortium of over 130 independent private schools in the<br />
tri-state area of Pennsylvania, Delaware, and New Jersey.<br />
• Supports and strengthens independent schools by providing<br />
top-notch, local professional development for school administrators,<br />
trustees and parents.<br />
• Member schools work together to inform parents, the media, policy<br />
makers, and the general public about independent education and to<br />
make their schools accessible to a wide range of families.<br />
Facts about <strong>ADVIS</strong> Member <strong>School</strong>s<br />
• Educate 57,000 students in pre-kindergarten through high school<br />
in the Greater Delaware Valley.<br />
• Employ over 13,000 faculty, administrators, and staff.<br />
• Have a combined annual budget in excess of $1,000,000,000.<br />
• Average school enrollment is 428.<br />
• Median class size is 16.<br />
• Average teacher/student ratio is 1:8.<br />
• 20% of enrolled students are students of color.<br />
• <strong>Financial</strong> aid is awarded to approximately 23% of all students.<br />
• In 2005-06 offered a combined $139,000,000 in need based<br />
financial aid.<br />
• Average financial aid grant in 2005-06 was $11,235.<br />
• 2005-06 Average Tuition Grades 1 & 3 Day = $13,251.<br />
• 2005-06 Average Tuition Grades 6 & 8 Day = $15,388.<br />
• 2005-06 Average Tuition Grades 9 & 12 Day = $17,530.<br />
DISCLAIMER: This booklet is not meant to be construed as legal, tax or financial advice.<br />
Neither <strong>ADVIS</strong> nor Melissa Diana provides any representations or warranties as to the use<br />
of the strategies contained herein. We recommend that you find and consult with a reputable<br />
tax and/or financial professional who is experienced with education planning before<br />
employing any of the strategies outlined in this booklet.<br />
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