Merriconeag Waldorf School
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As a Waldorf school, the curriculum is based on the ideas of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). Fundamental to Waldorf education is the recognition that each human being is a unique individual who passes through distinct life stages and that it is the responsibility of education to address the emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs of each developmental stage. While independent, Merriconeag is part of a worldwide Waldorf school movement that encompasses more than 800 schools in 57 countries. The school is a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA). ...read more
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Merriconeag Waldorf School |
| School Level |
Elementary school
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School Type |
Alternative School |
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| School
Membership(s) |
Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA) |
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| Religious Affiliation |
Nonsectarian |
| Grades Offered |
Grades Prekindergarten - 8 |
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County |
Cumberland County, ME |
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| Total
Students |
237 students |
| Student
Body Type |
Co-ed |
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School |
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ME )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| % Students of
Color |
n/a |
6% |
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| Students by Grade |
| Pre-K - 40 students | | Kind - 16 students | | Grade 1 - 23 students | | Grade 2 - 25 students | | Grade 3 - 25 students | | Grade 4 - 21 students | | Grade 5 - 27 students | | Grade 6 - 22 students | | Grade 7 - 25 students | | Grade 8 - 13 students | |
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| Total Classroom Teachers |
28 teachers |
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School |
(
ME )
Elementary School Avg. |
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| Teacher
: Student Ratio |
1:8 |
1:10
*Ntl.
Public School Avg. »
1:16
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| School
Days in Calendar Year |
175 days |
175 days |
| Hours
in School Day for Students |
6 hours |
6 hours |
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| Admission Deadline |
Jan. 1 |
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- As a Waldorf school, the curriculum is based on the ideas of Austrian philosopher Rudolf Steiner (1861-1925). Fundamental to Waldorf education is the recognition that each human being is a unique individual who passes through distinct life stages and that it is the responsibility of education to address the emotional, physical, social and spiritual needs of each developmental stage. While independent, Merriconeag is part of a worldwide Waldorf school movement that encompasses more than 800 schools in 57 countries. The school is a full member of the Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA).
- Profile last updated: 01/18/2007
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| About This
Zip Code (
04032 ) |
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Zip (
04032 ) |
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ME ) State Average |
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| Population
(Approximate) |
7,825 people |
1,273,094 people |
| %
(age 25+) w/College Degree |
46% |
27% |
| Population Average
Age |
40 years old |
38.6 years old |
| Average Household
Size |
2.5 persons |
2.2 persons |
| Median Household
Income |
$52,034 |
$38,027 |
| Avg. # of Rooms
in Household |
5.6 rooms |
5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of
Housing Structure |
31 years old |
50 years old |
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Median Value of Housing Unit
Zipcode (04032)
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| %
Owning / % Renting |
78% / 22% |
61% / 39% |
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