The Basics
Founded in: 1980
Founders: Leni Jacksen and Neal Wrightson
Headmaster: Neal Wrightson
Location: Van Nuys
Kindergarten to 6th Grade
The Community
Number of Students: 104
Number of Families: 90
Board of Directors: 14
Administrators: 6
The Classroom
Lead Teachers: 5
Assistant Teachers: 7
Average Class Size: 21
Ratio of Students to Teachers: 7:1
The Arts
4 Art Specialists: Dance/Movement, Storytelling, Visual Arts, Music and Printshop
3 Annual “Sings”: Winter, Spring and Graduation
Orff Schulwerk Music Program
Award Winning Letterpress Print Program
The Programs
Founded the Children’s Arts Institute (summer arts camp) in 2002
Founded the Van Nuys Health Fair and Family Festival (community service) in 1997
Founded the Van Nuys Civic Center West neighborhood group (community service) in 2004
The Finances
2009-2010 Tuition: $17,900
Percentage of Students Receiving Tuition Assistance: 33%
Percentage of Students with Households Earning Less than $20,000 annually: 15%
Annual Giving Goal: 100% community participation
How the 2008-2009 Money was Spent
Income
• Tuition/Fees: 87% of operating budget
• Annual Giving: 5% of operating budget
• Summer Camp: 4% of operating budget
• Other: 4% of operating budget
Expenses
• Salaries/Benefits: 65% of operating budget
• Tuition Assistance Grants: 13% of operating budget
• Mortgage/Utilities/Insurance: 12% of operating budget
• Administration/Supplies: 8% of operating budget
• Development: 2% of operating budget