Maharishi School Of Enlightenment

804 Dr Robert Keith Wallace Drive, Fairfield, IA, 52556-0525 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment offers consciousness-based sm education from preschool to Grade 12. This is a unique, scientifically validated system of education to unfold the inner genius of every student, developing full creative intelligence for a happy, healthy, productive life. Maharishi School's mission is to enliven the total brain physiology of every student, and thereby create successful individuals who radiate an influence of peace and harmony in the world. This is accomplished by adding the Science of Creative Intelligence (SCI) to the study of traditional academic disciplines. Together with its practical aspect, the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs, including Yogic Flying, SCI provides the knowledge and experience of Transcendental Consciousness, the unified field of Nature's creativity and intelligence at the source of thought. Only the regular experience of this field of "Total Knowledge" enlivens the total brain physiology. Extensive scientific research has shown that Consciousness-Based education increases creativity and intelligence, improves health and social behavior, and creates a powerful influence of peace and harmony in the School and community. It is therefore the mission of Maharishi School to also support in every possible way the establishment of similar schools to ensure that every community and every nation enjoys peace on a permanent basis....

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School Overview:

 
Maharishi School Of Enlightenment
School Membership(s) National Association of Independent Schools
State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 12
Year Founded 1972
County Jefferson County, IA
Student Body
Total Students 190 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(IA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 10% 9%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 10 students
Kind - 3 students
Grade 1 - 10 students
Grade 2 - 7 students
Grade 3 - 9 students
Grade 4 - 20 students
Grade 5 - 11 students
Grade 6 - 8 students
Grade 7 - 21 students
Grade 8 - 16 students
Grade 9 - 14 students
Grade 10 - 17 students
Grade 11 - 22 students
Grade 12 - 22 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 54 teachers
This School
(IA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:7 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 184 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Head of School Dr. Richard Beall
Admissions Director Tere Cutler
Sport
Total Sports Offered 8
 
Sports
BasketballCheering
Cross CountryGolf
SoccerTennis
Track and FieldVolley Ball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 1
 
Extracurriculars
Destination Imagination 

School Notes:

  • Maharishi School of the Age of Enlightenment offers consciousness-based sm education from preschool to Grade 12. This is a unique, scientifically validated system of education to unfold the inner genius of every student, developing full creative intelligence for a happy, healthy, productive life. Maharishi School's mission is to enliven the total brain physiology of every student, and thereby create successful individuals who radiate an influence of peace and harmony in the world. This is accomplished by adding the Science of Creative Intelligence (SCI) to the study of traditional academic disciplines. Together with its practical aspect, the Transcendental Meditation and TM-Sidhi programs, including Yogic Flying, SCI provides the knowledge and experience of Transcendental Consciousness, the unified field of Nature's creativity and intelligence at the source of thought. Only the regular experience of this field of "Total Knowledge" enlivens the total brain physiology. Extensive scientific research has shown that Consciousness-Based education increases creativity and intelligence, improves health and social behavior, and creates a powerful influence of peace and harmony in the School and community. It is therefore the mission of Maharishi School to also support in every possible way the establishment of similar schools to ensure that every community and every nation enjoys peace on a permanent basis.
  • Profile last updated: 10/22/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (52556)
School Zip (52556)
(IA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 12,434 people 2,926,456 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 42% 22%
Population Average Age 42 years old 36 years old
Average Household size 2.3 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $33,451 $40,736
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.5 rooms 5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 50 years old 49 years old
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