Willowwind School

226 S Johnson St, Iowa City, IA, 52240-0522 - View a map of this schoolMap

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. ...

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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

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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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