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University Montessori School

7508 Burthe St, New Orleans, LA, 70118-0701 -

School Notes Overview:

University Montessori School exist to serve effectively a broad spectrum of preschool children, ages two years through kindergarten. We are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and method of education. Our purpose is to help develop the full potential inside each child. We want each child to acquire the skills necessary to become a competent and capable student. Our goal is to provide each child with a positive and productive experience in preschool. Through the use of the materials in the classroom and the careful guidance of the Montessori teacher, the child has a successful classroom experience. One success builds upon another thus increasing self-esteem and self-confidence. Through individual and group activities and class routine, the child experiences decision making, concern for his or her and other's rights, independent thinking, and personal responsibility. All of this leads the child to feel he or she is an active and important part of his or her class and his or her own unique learning experience....

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School Overview:

	University Montessori School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	Other religious school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
Parish	Orleans Parish, LA
Student Body
Total Students	64 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	20%	27%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 63 students
	Kind - 1 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
	This School	(LA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:8	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Admissions Director	Shannon Martin

School Notes:

University Montessori School exist to serve effectively a broad spectrum of preschool children, ages two years through kindergarten. We are dedicated to the Montessori philosophy and method of education. Our purpose is to help develop the full potential inside each child. We want each child to acquire the skills necessary to become a competent and capable student. Our goal is to provide each child with a positive and productive experience in preschool. Through the use of the materials in the classroom and the careful guidance of the Montessori teacher, the child has a successful classroom experience. One success builds upon another thus increasing self-esteem and self-confidence. Through individual and group activities and class routine, the child experiences decision making, concern for his or her and other's rights, independent thinking, and personal responsibility. All of this leads the child to feel he or she is an active and important part of his or her class and his or her own unique learning experience.
Profile last updated: 02/09/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (70118)	School Zip (70118)	(LA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	36,847 people	4,464,238 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	42%	16%
Population Average Age	31 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$28,006	$34,494
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.8 rooms	5.2 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	70 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	46% / 54%	61% / 39%