Willowwind School
School Notes Overview:
Willowwind is an independent elementary school for children ages 4 through 14. The school was founded in 1972 by a group of educators and parents to provide an innovative approach to education for the Iowa City community. Our mission is to develop in our students curiosity and creativity, self-esteem combined with social consciousness and self-discipline, mastery of academic skills and basic knowledge, and the ability to think and express oneself clearly and constructively. We believe that children learn best in an atmosphere that provides security, continuity, and high expectations. A low student-teacher ratio allows teachers to establish informed, caring relationships with students and to meet the specific educational and social needs of each child. Students generally have one main teacher over several years, allowing the teacher to understand each child intellectually and temperamentally. This close relationship is ideal for responding effectively to a child's work and encouraging constant growth. At Willowwind, children find the freedom to make mistakes and the courage to move beyond them to their fullest potential. ...
School Overview:
| School Type | Alternative School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 8 | |
| County | Johnson County, IA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 47 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 15% | 8% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 9 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Willowwind is an independent elementary school for children ages 4 through 14. The school was founded in 1972 by a group of educators and parents to provide an innovative approach to education for the Iowa City community. Our mission is to develop in our students curiosity and creativity, self-esteem combined with social consciousness and self-discipline, mastery of academic skills and basic knowledge, and the ability to think and express oneself clearly and constructively. We believe that children learn best in an atmosphere that provides security, continuity, and high expectations. A low student-teacher ratio allows teachers to establish informed, caring relationships with students and to meet the specific educational and social needs of each child. Students generally have one main teacher over several years, allowing the teacher to understand each child intellectually and temperamentally. This close relationship is ideal for responding effectively to a child's work and encouraging constant growth. At Willowwind, children find the freedom to make mistakes and the courage to move beyond them to their fullest potential.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2007
In the News:
- Hills Bank donates $250 to schools (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
posted on June 16, 2009 at 08:30:49 am
Three area schools have been named beneficiaries of more than $250 from the Classroom Cash program at Hills Bank. - Hills Bank donates money to local schools (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
posted on June 9, 2009 at 08:31:08 am
Hills Bank's Classroom Cash program recently donated money to area schools. - List of area summer camps (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
posted on April 4, 2009 at 08:27:50 am
Looking for a summer camp for your kids? Below is a list of many of the camps available this coming season. - Willowwind School hosts open house (The Iowa City Press-Citizen)
posted on March 9, 2009 at 08:32:22 am
Willowwind School hosted an open house Sunday afternoon for parents and children interested in finding out more about the school. - Smoke caused $15,000 in damage to Iowa City home (The Gazette)
posted on March 1, 2009 at 04:37:06 pm
IOWA CITY and#8212; Smoldering in the attic of a Muscatine Avenue house Saturday morning caused $15,000 in damage.Four engines from the Iowa City Fire Department responded Saturday around 9:30 a.m. to reports of smoke coming from the roof of the home at 2920 Muscatine Ave. Firefighters worked for two hours preventing smoldering insulation from igniting. Iowa City fire officials believe the fire ...
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (52240) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 30,568 people | 2,926,456 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 49% | 22% |
| Population Average Age | 27 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $35,314 | $40,736 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.5 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 49 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 70% / 30% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Regina Catholic Elementary School - 571 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Montessori School-iowa City - 130 students - 3.4 mi. away - view location
- Heritage Christian School - 147 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Iowa City, Johnson County, Zip 52240
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