The Calhoun Lower School
School Notes Overview:
Calhoun's School goal is to inspire a passion for learning through a progressive approach to education that values intellectual pursuit, creativity, diversity and community involvement. The goal of a Calhoun education is that all students fully develop their capacity for learning, oral and written expression, scientific and artistic pursuit, critical thinking, thoughtful analysis, true scholarship and compassion. We prepare them with all the practical skills needed for further developing these qualities beyond their time at Calhoun. We encourage skepticism, we insist on the discipline to present arguments based on careful research, and we expect evaluation of all available evidence. We seek to cultivate the innate curiosity and passion in every child. Our focus on progressive education assures a student’s lively engagement in learning through active experience. Current research in cognitive science confirms that rich sensory input and a high level of active engagement result in broad, deep learning. Specific skills are effectively and consistently developed within the context of this rich learning environment....
School Overview:
The Calhoun Lower School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 2 | |
| County | New York County, NY | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 180 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 36% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 48 students | ||
| Kind - 38 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 62 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 32 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers | |
This School |
(NY) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 5 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Calhoun's School goal is to inspire a passion for learning through a progressive approach to education that values intellectual pursuit, creativity, diversity and community involvement. The goal of a Calhoun education is that all students fully develop their capacity for learning, oral and written expression, scientific and artistic pursuit, critical thinking, thoughtful analysis, true scholarship and compassion. We prepare them with all the practical skills needed for further developing these qualities beyond their time at Calhoun. We encourage skepticism, we insist on the discipline to present arguments based on careful research, and we expect evaluation of all available evidence. We seek to cultivate the innate curiosity and passion in every child. Our focus on progressive education assures a student’s lively engagement in learning through active experience. Current research in cognitive science confirms that rich sensory input and a high level of active engagement result in broad, deep learning. Specific skills are effectively and consistently developed within the context of this rich learning environment.
- Profile last updated: 02/18/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (10023) | School Zip (10023) |
(NY) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 62,206 people | 18,975,234 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 76% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.6 persons | 2.5 persons |
| Median Household Income | $72,424 | $44,151 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 2.8 rooms | 4.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 67 years old | 58 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (10023) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 34% / 66% | 41% / 59% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- School Of The Blessed Sacrament - 259 students - 0.2 mi. away - view location
- Beit Rabban - 93 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Manhattan Day School - 526 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Ethical Culture Fieldston Schools - 497 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Metropolitan Montessori School - 181 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
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