Ucp-CDS-Melvin J Larson School
Special education school · Grades K–12
Joliet, IL
311 S Reed St, Joliet, IL 60436
Overall grade: A-
ChooseAPrivateSchool.com grade, from official facts compared with similar schools.
- B+Class size
- A-Years serving families
What stands out
- Small classes: about 7 students per teacher
- Serving families in Joliet since at least 2011
Ucp-CDS-Melvin J Larson School is a special education school in Joliet, Illinois, for students from kindergarten through 12th grade. It has about 34 students and around 7 students per teacher. It has been listed in official private school records since 2011–12. Students attend about 5 hours a day, 221 days a year.
At a glance
- Grades
- Grades K–12
- Students
- 34
- Teachers
- 5 (full-time equivalent)
- Students per teacher
- 6.8
- Boys and girls
- Coed · 12 girls, 22 boys
- Religious affiliation
- None (nonsectarian)
- Program
- Special education
- School day
- About 5 hours
- School year
- 221 days
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How it compares
- A smaller school: fewer students than 80% of special education schools in Illinois.
- Compared with 60 special education schools in Illinois.
Students by survey year
Total students reported in official records since 2011–12.
Students by grade
Student body
Questions to ask on a tour
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- Do you offer financial aid, sibling discounts or payment plans?
- Do you accept ESA, voucher or tax-credit scholarship funds?
- How big are classes in my child's grade?
- What support is there for students who need extra help or more challenge?
- Is the school accredited, and by whom?
- What do a typical day and a typical week look like?
- How does the school communicate with families?
Questions about Ucp-CDS-Melvin J Larson School
What grades does Ucp-CDS-Melvin J Larson School serve?
Ucp-CDS-Melvin J Larson School serves grades K–12.
How many students attend Ucp-CDS-Melvin J Larson School?
About 34 students, with 7 students per teacher, according to official records.
How much is tuition at Ucp-CDS-Melvin J Larson School?
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