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Chapin School

4101 Princeton Pike, Princeton, NJ, 08540-0854 -

School Notes Overview:

Chapin's Mission: Chapin School is dedicated to the belief that lifelong habits of the mind and heart are formed in the elementary and middle school years. Chapin provides a richly textured education that inspires academic achievement and builds strength of character. Within a diverse, caring and supportive community, we prepare our students to meet the future with skill, confidence, determination and generosity of spirit. ...

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School Overview:

	Chapin School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1931
County	Mercer County, NJ
Student Body
Total Students	309 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
% Students of Color	33%	32%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 17 students
	Kind - 26 students
	Grade 1 - 32 students
	Grade 2 - 26 students
	Grade 3 - 33 students
	Grade 4 - 39 students
	Grade 5 - 31 students
	Grade 6 - 30 students
	Grade 7 - 38 students
	Grade 8 - 37 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	54 teachers
	This School	(NJ) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	166 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Mar. 10
Head of School	Richard D. Johnson
Admissions Director	Barbara Pasteris
Admissions Associate	Karen Hepburn
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Lacrosse	Soccer
	Softball

School Notes:

Chapin's Philosophy: At Chapin, we believe that students learn best in a supportive, encouraging and diverse community. Chapin shares a commitment to each child's academic, emotional, ethical, creative, physical, and social development. In small classes that promote active learning, dedicated faculty create environments where critical thinking, effective communication, creativity, and curiosity flourish. Encountering challenges that lead to success, students develop a positive sense of self. A strong commitment to Chapin's five virtues (Respect, Responsibility, Honesty, Kindness, and Perseverance) fosters an environment for character development that complements our academic programs.
Profile last updated: 02/19/2009

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posted on November 18, 2009 at 03:57:40 pm
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posted on June 11, 2009 at 01:55:51 pm
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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (08540)	School Zip (08540)	(NJ) State Average
Population (Approximate)	43,397 people	8,413,990 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	75%	36%
Population Average Age	35 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.7 persons
Median Household Income	$90,977	$57,061
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	6.5 rooms	5.6 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	38 years old	46 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (08540) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	62% / 38%