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The Dorris-Eaton School

1847 Newell Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA, 94595-0945 -

School Notes Overview:

Founded in 1954, The Dorris-Eaton School is recognized locally as well as nationally for its academic excellence. Our graduates are prepared to succeed in the finest high schools and universities in the country....

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School Overview:

	The Dorris-Eaton School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1954
County	Contra Costa County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	400 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	15%	37%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 100 students
	Kind - 30 students
	Grade 1 - 38 students
	Grade 2 - 28 students
	Grade 3 - 33 students
	Grade 4 - 32 students
	Grade 5 - 37 students
	Grade 6 - 40 students
	Grade 7 - 34 students
	Grade 8 - 28 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	36 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	33%
Average SAT score	1809
Classroom dress code	Formal (uniforms)
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:17	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 1 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$18,580
Tuition Notes	Tuition for grades 6 - 8 is $19,080. Tuition costs include basic textbooks, lab fees and most supplies.
% on Financial Aid	10%
Head of School	Gerald Ludden
Admissions Director	Mary Lou Molinaro
Sport
Total Sports Offered	2
	Sports
	Basketball	Volley Ball

School Notes:

The Dorris-Eaton School embraces what is best in traditional education and augments it with carefully selected innovations. In addition to the core subjects, students receive specialized instruciton in Spanish, music, studio art, computer applications, and physical education.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

In the News:

Walnut Creek School Notes: WCIS wall to be repaired soon (Contra Costa Times)
posted on April 15, 2009 at 06:58:52 pm
The Walnut Creek School District sent out an e-mail note to parents this week urging them not to be alarmed by the wall that was taken out — in an unplanned way — at Walnut Creek Intermediate School.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94595)	School Zip (94595)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	18,019 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	54%	32%
Population Average Age	67 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	1.8 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$51,418	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.9 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	40 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	86% / 14%	55% / 45%