Aurora School
School Notes Overview:
All children come to school excited about learning. At Aurora, we nurture this enthusiasm and energy by creating a school experience that closely matches the natural learning process and is aligned with current educational research. Our experience proves when school is challenging, developmentally appropriate and craetive, children strengthen their foundation to remain self-motivated, independent learners throughout life. Academic excellence is fostered in a spirited atmosphere of invention, curiosity and collaboration. We believe learning is an active, social, integrated process requiring each learner to construct knowledge of the world in a setting that fosters risk taking, individual challenge and cooperative exploration. Perseverance, professionalism and high standards are the norm in every aspect of our school experience....
School Overview:
Aurora School |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 5 | |
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | |
| Learning Differences Supported | Individual assessments required | |
| Year Founded | 1989 | |
| County | Alameda County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 124 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 36% | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 22 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 18 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 50% | |
| Average Class Size | 22 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:11 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 174 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $17,350 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 40% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $5,000 | |
| Acceptance Rate | 40% | |
| Head of School | Abbie Koss | |
| Admissions Director | Lisa Piccione | |
School Notes:
- All children come to school excited about learning. At Aurora, we nurture this enthusiasm and energy by creating a school experience that closely matches the natural learning process and is aligned with current educational research. Our experience proves when school is challenging, developmentally appropriate and fun, children strengthen their foundation to remain self-motivated, independent learners throughout life. Academic excellence is fostered in a spirited atmosphere of invention, curiosity and collaboration. We believe learning is an active, social, integrated process requiring each learner to construct knowledge of the world in a setting that fosters risk taking, individual challenge and cooperative exploration. Perseverance, professionalism and high standards are the norm in every aspect of our school experience.
- Profile last updated: 07/20/2009
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (94618) | School Zip (94618) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 15,420 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 78% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.1 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $77,952 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.7 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 68 years old | 41 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 65% / 35% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- St. Theresa Elementary School - 287 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Applegarden Montessori School - 20 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- My Own Montessori - 33 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Saint Leo The Great School - 239 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Archway School - 112 students - 1.5 mi. away - view location
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