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Susan Odell Taylor School For Children

116 Pinewoods Avenue, Troy, NY, 12180-0121 -

School Notes Overview:

The philosophical foundation for the Susan Odell Taylor School are the development of a steadfast sense of self is paramount to each child’s educational experience; how the children learn is as important as what they learn; knowing the children we teach individually, culturally and developmentally is as important as knowing the content we teach; each child will have the opportunity to reach her/his highest potential within a safe and nurturing environment; the learning environment will be experiential, fostering curiosity and creativity, while instilling a love of learning in the children; emphasis will be placed on academic rigor within the friendly atmosphere of a caring community of learners; and parental and community interaction will be an integral part of the school’s success....

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School Overview:

	Susan Odell Taylor School For Children
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children Other special emphasis association(s) National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Rensselaer County, NY
Student Body
Total Students	76 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
% Students of Color	22%	36%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 28 students
	Kind - 15 students
	Grade 1 - 4 students
	Grade 2 - 4 students
	Grade 3 - 6 students
	Grade 4 - 14 students
	Grade 5 - 5 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(NY) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:16	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	5 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

The philosophical foundation for the Susan Odell Taylor School are the development of a steadfast sense of self is paramount to each child’s educational experience; how the children learn is as important as what they learn; knowing the children we teach individually, culturally and developmentally is as important as knowing the content we teach; each child will have the opportunity to reach her/his highest potential within a safe and nurturing environment; the learning environment will be experiential, fostering curiosity and creativity, while instilling a love of learning in the children; emphasis will be placed on academic rigor within the friendly atmosphere of a caring community of learners; and parental and community interaction will be an integral part of the school’s success.
Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (12180)	School Zip (12180)	(NY) State Average
Population (Approximate)	52,907 people	18,975,234 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	35%	32%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.3 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$34,889	$44,151
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.4 rooms	4.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	68 years old	58 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	48% / 52%	41% / 59%