Delaware Valley Friends School

Delaware Valley Friends School (DVFS) is a private school for children with learning disabilities. It is located in the Paoli, Pennsylvania, in Greater Philadelphia.

Delaware Valley Friends School
Address
19 East Central Avenue

,
19301

United States
Coordinates40.0443056°N 75.4839044°W / 40.0443056; -75.4839044
Information
TypeSpecial education[1]
Religious affiliation(s)Society of Friends[1]
Head of schoolKirk Smothers
Teaching staff30.8 (on a FTE basis)[1]
Grades3-12[1]
Enrollment150 (2015-16[1])
Student to teacher ratio4.9[1]
Campus typeLarge suburb[1]
Websitewww.dvfs.org

DVFS is one of two Quaker schools in the Philadelphia area equipped to serve children with learning disabilities.[2]

Demographics

The demographic breakdown of the 150 students enrolled in 2015-16 was:[1]

  • Asian - 4.7%
  • Black - 14.7%
  • Hispanic - 2.7%
  • White - 71.3%
  • Multiracial - 6.7%

References

  1. "Search for Private Schools - School Detail for Delaware Valley Friends School". nces.ed.gov. Retrieved 30 November 2018.
  2. Woodall, Martha (April 2, 2016). "Federal judge: Religious schools not required to serve students with disabilities". Philadelphia Enquirer. Retrieved 30 November 2018.



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