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White Pine Montessori

Po Box 631, Rockford, MI, 49341-0493 -

School Notes Overview:

White Pine Montessori, located in Rockford, Michigan is a preschool and kindergarten that encourages children to develop intellectually, physically and emotionally to their full potential. We are committed to providing a facility for children that will offer materials and experiences which will be enriching to all students. Montessori philosophy encompasses a belief that a child learns best and develops self confidence when left to progress at his own pace. This development is aided by an environment of materials which encourage the acquisition of basic skills – whether they are mathematical, motor, or linguistic. Children find that self-discovery is a rewarding and exciting way to learn about the world around them....

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School Overview:

	White Pine Montessori
School Type	Montessori School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - K
County	Kent County, MI
Student Body
Total Students	40 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 30 students
	Kind - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(MI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:20	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	3 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

White Pine Montessori, located in Rockford, Michigan is a preschool and kindergarten that encourages children to develop intellectually, physically and emotionally to their full potential. We are committed to providing a facility for children that will offer materials and experiences which will be enriching to all students. Montessori philosophy encompasses a belief that a child learns best and develops self confidence when left to progress at his own pace. This development is aided by an environment of materials which encourage the acquisition of basic skills – whether they are mathematical, motor, or linguistic. Children find that self-discovery is a rewarding and exciting way to learn about the world around them.
Profile last updated: 01/19/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (49341)	School Zip (49341)	(MI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,095 people	9,937,974 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	41%	24%
Population Average Age	35 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	3.0 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$64,165	$46,742
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.7 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	28 years old	46 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	89% / 11%	71% / 29%