Montessori Educational Center

4209 N Bolton Avenue, Alexandria, LA, 71303-0713 - View a map of this schoolMap

School Notes Overview:

Montessori programs exist for children from birth through the age of eighteen. Montessori Educational Center offers a program for children ages 3 through 12. Dr. Montessori's philosophy believes that a child will learn best within a prepared environment that is designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration, as this will support their individual development. The goal in our Montessori program is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of their life. The classroom activities support the development of cognitive skills as well as social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Montessori is hands-on learning, which provides children the opportunity to learn by doing....

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School Overview:

 
Montessori Educational Center
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Other Montessori association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded 1978
Parish Rapides Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students 121 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color 20% 27%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 35 students
Kind - 19 students
Grade 1 - 16 students
Grade 2 - 13 students
Grade 3 - 11 students
Grade 4 - 10 students
Grade 5 - 10 students
Grade 6 - 7 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 14 teachers
Average Class Size 20
Classroom dress code Casual
This School
(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:9 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 181 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 31 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $3,900
Tuition Notes Half Day Tuition is $2800 Extended Day Tuition is $4660
Head of School Joelle Gordon
Admissions Director Joelle Gordon
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations 4
 
Extracurriculars
4 HComputer Classes
Girl ScoutsMusic Lessons

School Notes:

  • Montessori programs exist for children from birth through the age of eighteen. Montessori Educational Center offers a program for children ages 3 through 12. Dr. Montessori's philosophy believes that a child will learn best within a prepared environment that is designed to facilitate independent learning and exploration, as this will support their individual development. The goal in our Montessori program is to help each child reach their full potential in all areas of their life. The classroom activities support the development of cognitive skills as well as social skills, emotional growth, and physical coordination. Montessori is hands-on learning, which provides children the opportunity to learn by doing.
  • Profile last updated: 06/02/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (71303)
School Zip (71303)
(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate) 19,417 people 4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 29% 16%
Population Average Age 35 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $34,656 $34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.3 rooms 5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 34 years old 41 years old
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Zipcode (71303)


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