Encinitas Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
Comprehensive academic, scientific, physical, creative and character education in a natural setting. Total learning environments support our commitment to a balanced foundation for your child's all around development. Fully qualified teachers provide hands-on Montessori and traditional academic instruction in prepared environments that extend ot-of-doors through our unique indor/outdoor classrooms. ...
School Overview:
Encinitas Country Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | Other Montessori association(s) | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 9 | ||
| Programs for Learning Differences | Yes | ||
| Year Founded | 1988 | ||
| County | San Diego County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 417 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 37% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Nursery - 24 students | |||
| Pre-K - 120 students | |||
| Kind - 72 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 48 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 40 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 30 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 23 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 16 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 10 students | |||
| Grade 8 - 10 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 16 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual (burgundy, navy & khaki) |
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This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:32 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 | |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 180 days | |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours | |
| Finances and Admission | |||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $12,750 | ||
| Tuition Notes | Tuition varies for primary, kindergarten, lower and middle school programs | ||
| Head of School | Kathleen Porterfield | ||
| Admissions Director | Kathleen Porterfield | ||
| Admissions Associate | Diane Shepard | ||
| Extracurricular | |||
| Total Extracurricular Organizations | 3 | ||
Extracurriculars |
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| Chess Club | Dance Club | ||
| Sports Club | |||
School Notes:
- A Montessori program with traditional overlay in Lower School
- Standardized Testing for Accountability
- Traditional Academic Middle School
- Art and Science Enrichment
- Attention to Character in all grades
- Profile last updated: 11/01/2008
In the News:
- COMMUNITY NEWS: NCT, May 9, 2009 (North County Times)
posted on May 10, 2009 at 07:47:53 am
Concert benefits domestic violence OCEANSIDE ---- The Cafecito cafe on the Oceanside Strand will host a free Mother's Day concert at 2 p.m. May 10 at the Oceanside Pier. The Latin band Trio Sonero del Caribe will perform. Free chocolate roses will be given to mothers while supplies last. Donations are welcome and will benefit St. Clare's Home, a domestic violence shelter in Escondido. Call (760) ... - SCHOOL NEWS: NCT, May 6, 2009 (North County Times)
posted on May 7, 2009 at 07:33:46 am
School to hold open house ESCONDIDO ---- Dehesa Charter School will hold an open house from 4:30 to 7 p.m. May 8 at the Escondido learning center, 1441 Montiel Road, Suite 173. Meet the staff and learn about home schooling. Guests will have the opportunity to discover their childâs learning style with a free profile. Food and activities for children will be provided. Call (760) 743-7880 or visit ... - San Diego area book signings (San Diego Union-Tribune)
posted on May 5, 2009 at 03:59:45 pm
Book signings and readings, writer workshops, book festivals and birthday parties from around San Diego County for May 3-9
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (92024) | School Zip (92024) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 47,113 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 56% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.6 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $63,996 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.4 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (92024) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 66% / 34% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Grauer School - 158 students - 0.5 mi. away - view location
- Cal Coast Academy - 44 students - 1.8 mi. away - view location
- Montessori Schools Santa Fe - 220 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
- Santa Fe Christian Schools - 999 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Winston School - 97 students - 4.8 mi. away - view location
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