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The Pennfield School

110 Sandy Point Ave, Portsmouth, RI, 02871-0287 -

School Notes Overview:

When you walk into The Pennfield School, you see the words "Joy, Understanding, and Respect" over the main entry. These are the three words that define the School and its philosophy. While the building is new and sits on 19 breath-taking acres, the School holds true to its traditional roots and its values. A family-oriented school, Pennfield creates a partnership among all its members. Children leave Pennfield having acquired a true love of learning and a confidence to excel at the secondary school level. ...

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School Overview:

	The Pennfield School
School Membership(s)	Institute for Independent Education Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1971
County	Newport County, RI
Student Body
Total Students	198 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	24%
Students by Grade
	Nursery - 13 students
	Pre-K - 16 students
	Kind - 18 students
	Grade 1 - 14 students
	Grade 2 - 14 students
	Grade 3 - 18 students
	Grade 4 - 16 students
	Grade 5 - 28 students
	Grade 6 - 22 students
	Grade 7 - 28 students
	Grade 8 - 24 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	45%
Average Class Size	16
	This School	(RI) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	n/a	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 13 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$10,250
% on Financial Aid	30%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$6,500
Acceptance Rate	95%
Head of School	Mr. Robert Kelley
Admissions Director	Kathleen M. Burke

School Notes:

The Pennfield School creates a safe, nurturing environment for all of its students. Children gain confidence in themselves through a process of teaching which is both creative, hands-on, and positive. Each child gains a voice and an audience while at the School. Performances and Assembly Speeches are a part of the educational process, which develop solid public speaking skills. Pennfield is a joyous, happy place and a school which students often refer to as a "second home."
Profile last updated: 12/01/2008

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Mary Carrington Conklin (The Standard-Times)
posted on June 23, 2009 at 05:15:26 am
WESTPORT — Mary Carrington "Mollie" (Howard) Conklin, was born in Princeton, NJ on May 18, 1954, daughter of Selena (Tatlock) Howard and the late James Merriam Howard. She grew up at Blair Academy, in Blairstown, NJ, where her father served as...

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (02871)	School Zip (02871)	(RI) State Average
Population (Approximate)	17,149 people	1,048,319 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	50%	35%
Population Average Age	40 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.5 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$58,835	$40,087
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.8 rooms	5.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	55 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	74% / 26%	54% / 46%