Chemung Valley Montessori School

23 Winters Road, Elmira, NY, 14903-0149 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Founded in 1974, Chemung Valley Montessori offers a fully-certified Montessori program at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school levels. The non-profit, non-sectarian school operates five days a week, following a calendar similar to local school districts and offers curriculum-based before and after-school programs for enrolled students. Embracing the Montessori philosophy, and, through a dynamic partnership of child, parent and teacher, we nurture individual potential, cultivate a passion for lifelong learning, and encourage responsible participation in the classroom, the community and the world. In our classrooms you will find child-centered curriculum and individualized instruction; multi-age grouping; materials designed to fulfill physical and cognitive needs at each developmental level; Montessori-trained and certified faculty; hands-on learning; a connection to the environment, beginning in the classroom; opportunities for life skills; respectful, supportive community; and collaboration and cooperation....

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School Overview:

 
Chemung Valley Montessori School
School Type Montessori School
School Membership(s) American Montessori Society (AMS)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded 1974
County Chemung County, NY
Student Body
Total Students 175 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color 18% 36%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 14 students
Pre-K - 53 students
Kind - 25 students
Grade 1 - 11 students
Grade 2 - 17 students
Grade 3 - 17 students
Grade 4 - 14 students
Grade 5 - 10 students
Grade 6 - 8 students
Grade 7 - 2 students
Grade 8 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 17 teachers
Classroom dress code Casual
(no dress code)
This School
(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:13 * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 176 days 180 days
Hours in School Day for Students 7 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline None / Rolling
Head of School George Conway
Admissions Director Ms. Lee Gaylord
Admissions Associate Tina Gottesman-Alves
Sport
Total Sports Offered 2
 
Sports
Cross CountrySwimming

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1974, Chemung Valley Montessori offers a fully-certified Montessori program at the preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school levels. The non-profit, non-sectarian school operates five days a week, following a calendar similar to local school districts and offers curriculum-based before and after-school programs for enrolled students. Embracing the Montessori philosophy, and, through a dynamic partnership of child, parent and teacher, we nurture individual potential, cultivate a passion for lifelong learning, and encourage responsible participation in the classroom, the community and the world. In our classrooms you will find child-centered curriculum and individualized instruction; multi-age grouping; materials designed to fulfill physical and cognitive needs at each developmental level; Montessori-trained and certified faculty; hands-on learning; a connection to the environment, beginning in the classroom; opportunities for life skills; respectful, supportive community; and collaboration and cooperation.
  • Profile last updated: 11/03/2009

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About This Zipcode (14903)
School Zip (14903)
(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate) 7,600 people 18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 29% 32%
Population Average Age 40 years old 35 years old
Average Household size 2.4 persons 2.5 persons
Median Household Income $34,352 $44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 5.7 rooms 4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 57 years old 58 years old
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Zipcode (14903)


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% Owning / % Renting 66% / 34% 41% / 59%

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