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Green Acres School

11701 Danville Drive, Rockville, MD, 20852-0208 -

School Notes Overview:

Green Acres is a coeducational, progressive school for grades pre-kindergarten through 8, dedicated to fostering the natural curiosity of students, engaging them actively in the joy of learning, and facilitating problem-solving. Based on an understanding of child development, the Green Acres' program is cognitively, physically, and creatively challenging. Valuing acceptance of a variety of viewpoints, this community promotes socioeconomic and cultural diversity. An environment of trust, cooperation, and mutual respect encourages students to become increasingly independent thinkers and responsible contributors to an ever-changing, multicultural world. At Green Acres School, learning nurtures not only cognitive development, but social, emotional, physical, and creative growth as well. Learning is purposeful, engaging students in analysis, communication, and collaboration. Our students thrive in an atmosphere of academic challenge, in which they solve problems, become informed and involved citizens, and act for the greater good. Green Acres students are marked by resilience, self-reliance, social aptitude, and a love of learning for its own sake. ...

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School Overview:

	Green Acres School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools Other school association(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1934
County	Montgomery County, MD
Student Body
Total Students	316 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
% Students of Color	29%	32%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 19 students
	Kind - 25 students
	Grade 1 - 46 students
	Grade 2 - 30 students
	Grade 3 - 37 students
	Grade 4 - 39 students
	Grade 5 - 31 students
	Grade 6 - 31 students
	Grade 7 - 28 students
	Grade 8 - 30 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	54 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	48%
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(MD) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:6	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	173 days	179 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$24,790
% on Financial Aid	15%
Head of School	Neal Brown
Admissions Director	Nina Chibber and Susan Friend
Admissions Associate	Judy Shniderman
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Lacrosse	Soccer
	Softball
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	7
	Extracurriculars
	Sports. After-School Enrichment Programs (arts	cooking
	strategy games	technology
	yoga	& more )
	Extended Day Program.

School Notes:

An Intentional Model of Progressive Education: Children are engaged, challenged, nurtured, ready and reflective. Founded in 1934. First school in the Washington area to admit students without regart to their racial or ethnic background. Strong community. Beautiful wooded campus - 15 acres.
Profile last updated: 11/14/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (20852)	School Zip (20852)	(MD) State Average
Population (Approximate)	34,956 people	5,296,486 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	67%	32%
Population Average Age	39 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$69,097	$56,460
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.7 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	35 years old	40 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	53% / 47%	65% / 35%