Clemson Montessori School
School Notes Overview:
Clemson Montessori School is owned by Clemson Montessori School, Inc. It is a small, child-oriented school based on Montessori philosophy as well as other approaches. The school offers a challenging learning environment, low student-teacher ratio, an experienced teaching staff and comfortable spacious grounds and buildings. The school began in 1976 as a parent cooperative when a small group of parents saw the need for a school that nurtured the whole child. The school began with 17 preschoolers and a young teacher, in a single room, in the basement of a church in Clemson, South Carolina. Although the school has grown since 1976, it continues to address the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs of each individual child in accordance with the Montessori philosophy. ...
School Overview:
Clemson Montessori School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | Other Montessori association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 7 | |
| County | Pickens County, SC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 111 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 16% | 45% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 51 students | ||
| Kind - 10 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 10 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 2 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers | |
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * 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 |
School Notes:
- Clemson Montessori School is owned by Clemson Montessori School, Inc. It is a small, child-oriented school based on Montessori philosophy as well as other approaches. The school offers a challenging learning environment, low student-teacher ratio, an experienced teaching staff and comfortable spacious grounds and buildings. The school began in 1976 as a parent cooperative when a small group of parents saw the need for a school that nurtured the whole child. The school began with 17 preschoolers and a young teacher, in a single room, in the basement of a church in Clemson, South Carolina. Although the school has grown since 1976, it continues to address the intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual and physical needs of each individual child in accordance with the Montessori philosophy.
- Profile last updated: 02/19/2009
In the News:
- Bulletin board: Oct. 28, 2009 (The Charleston Gazette)
posted on October 27, 2009 at 07:07:47 pm
TODAY Mountaineer Montessori: and the University of Charleston Department of Education presents Ellie Elzerman as guest speaker at 6 p.m. in the Appalachian Room of UCs Geary Student Union. Elzerman will present "Montessori Philo... - Beloved Clemson biology professor understood that life is precious (Anderson Independent-Mail)
posted on June 7, 2009 at 02:34:38 am
Lauded Clemson University professor died by a heart attack May 30 - Clemson Montesorri students learn charity begins at home (Anderson Independent-Mail)
posted on May 23, 2009 at 01:16:54 am
Clemson Montessori School students showed their community involvement recently by presenting a check to Clemson Community Care. - Upstate organizations get their green on for Earth Day (Anderson Independent-Mail)
posted on April 21, 2009 at 03:31:45 am
Companies protecting Mother Earth by shredding computers, phone books - Shredding, recycling part of Anderson's Earth Day plans (Anderson Independent-Mail)
posted on April 20, 2009 at 08:46:52 pm
There are a number of ways to go green in the Anderson area this week.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29631) | School Zip (29631) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 17,946 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 63% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 22 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.4 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $26,638 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.2 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 32 years old | 33 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (29631) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 45% / 55% | 66% / 34% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Holy Trinity Episcopal Day School - 58 students - 1.7 mi. away - view location
- Trinity Baptist Preschool - 81 students - 8.2 mi. away - view location
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