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Susquehanna Waldorf School

15 W Walnut Street, Marietta, PA, 17547-0175 -

School Notes Overview:

We, the Susquehanna Waldorf School, are an independent school rooted in the international movement and philosophy of Waldorf education. The Susquehanna Waldorf School Strives to cultivate a love of learning, imagination, reverence and compassion for others by educating the whole child-head, heart and hands. Committed to academic excellence, the Waldorf curriculum harmonized clear thinking with a depth of feeling and creative initiative to prepare children for the challenges of the future. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that inspires our students to reach the highest levels of intellectual, spiritual, artistic and physical achievement. The faculty and staff work in partnership with the larger school community to keep this environment vital, dynamic and diverse. Through the integration of academic and artistic pursuits, we honor the potential within each child to fully develop his/her unique abilities. Our students acquire a lifelong love of learning and a sense of compassion and joy that benefits them, their community and their world at large....

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School Overview:

	Susquehanna Waldorf School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Association of Waldorf Schools of North America
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	Lancaster County, PA
Student Body
Total Students	158 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	16%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 12 students
	Kind - 31 students
	Grade 1 - 14 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 23 students
	Grade 4 - 14 students
	Grade 5 - 19 students
	Grade 6 - 14 students
	Grade 7 - 9 students
	Grade 8 - 8 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	15 teachers
	This School	(PA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:9	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	165 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

We, the Susquehanna Waldorf School, are an independent school rooted in the international movement and philosophy of Waldorf education. The Susquehanna Waldorf School Strives to cultivate a love of learning, imagination, reverence and compassion for others by educating the whole child-head, heart and hands. Committed to academic excellence, the Waldorf curriculum harmonized clear thinking with a depth of feeling and creative initiative to prepare children for the challenges of the future. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and challenging environment that inspires our students to reach the highest levels of intellectual, spiritual, artistic and physical achievement. The faculty and staff work in partnership with the larger school community to keep this environment vital, dynamic and diverse. Through the integration of academic and artistic pursuits, we honor the potential within each child to fully develop his/her unique abilities. Our students acquire a lifelong love of learning and a sense of compassion and joy that benefits them, their community and their world at large.
Profile last updated: 02/03/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (17547)	School Zip (17547)	(PA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	6,196 people	12,280,267 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	24%	22%
Population Average Age	34 years old	37 years old
Average Household size	2.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$46,024	$43,232
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.8 rooms	5.9 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	49 years old	51 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	75% / 25%	68% / 32%