The Einstein Academy vs. Elgin Academy
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School Overview
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School History
Overview
The Einstein Academy serves 94 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, is a member of the Other associations(s) for exceptional children.
The student:teacher of The Einstein Academy is 9:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Elgin Academy is a preschool-12th grade, independent, college-preparatory, coeducational day school committed to academic excellence and developing the full potential of each student. Through a proactive partnership among faculty, parents, and students in a nurturing, dynamic, challenging, and diverse community, the Academy creates an environment where students acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to become intellectually engaged and confident about their places in the world.
Grades Offered
PK-12
NS-12
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
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No
Learning Difference Programs
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No
Year Founded
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1839
Students Body
Total Students
94 students
182 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
26%
16%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
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4
Pre-K Students
5
7
Kindergarten Students
7
12
Grade 1 Students
6
11
Grade 2 Students
6
16
Grade 3 Students
6
9
Grade 4 Students
6
12
Grade 5 Students
9
12
Grade 6 Students
5
16
Grade 7 Students
10
5
Grade 8 Students
12
17
Grade 9 Students
11
15
Grade 10 Students
4
8
Grade 11 Students
6
18
Grade 12 Students
1
20
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
50 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
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60%
Average Class Size
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12
Number of AP Classes
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9
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:4
Average SAT score
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1274
Average ACT score
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27
Classroom Dress Code
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Casual
("business casual")
("business casual")
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Cost
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$21,000
Tuition Notes
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Tuition and fees vary by division; tuition assistance is available to qualifying students; international students can apply for grades 7-10.
% on Financial Aid
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39%
Acceptance Rate
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96%
Admissions Director
Cathryn Ilani
Bonita Goist
Admissions Associate
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Rose Johnson
Sports
Total Sports Offered
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8
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
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13
Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
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Battle of the Books, Chess Club, Environmental Club, Math Olympiad, Model UN, National Honor Society, newspaper, Robotics Club, Soup Kitchen, Technology Club, Theatre Arts, Tutoring Club, WYSE Team