Montessori School Of Columbia
School Notes Overview:
The primary goal of a Montessori education is to help each child reach his or her full potential in all areas of life. The carefully selected activities promote development of academic, social, and physical skills while building self-esteem and self-motivation. As the child matures, the program facilitates the child's ability to think creatively and critically, encouraging each student to develop both abstract and practical intellectual and personal skills. Most importantly, the curriculum allows the child to experience the joys of learning and creating knowledge, providing a rich and rewarding foundation for a life-long appreciation of and respect for education. ...
School Overview:
Montessori School Of Columbia |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) | American Montessori Society (AMS) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 6 | |
| Year Founded | 1983 | |
| County | Richland County, SC | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 57 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(SC) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 33% | 45% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 14 students | ||
| Kind - 6 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 7 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 2 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | |
| Average Class Size | 20 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual | |
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 | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $5,588 | |
| Admissions Director | Marla Schoolmeester | |
School Notes:
- The primary goal of a Montessori education is to help each child reach his or her full potential in all areas of life. The carefully selected activities promote development of academic, social, and physical skills while building self-esteem and self-motivation. As the child matures, the program facilitates the child's ability to think creatively and critically, encouraging each student to develop both abstract and practical intellectual and personal skills. Most importantly, the curriculum allows the child to experience the joys of learning and creating knowledge, providing a rich and rewarding foundation for a life-long appreciation of and respect for education.
- Profile last updated: 04/11/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (29205) | School Zip (29205) |
(SC) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 25,506 people | 4,011,615 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 58% | 21% |
| Population Average Age | 32 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.0 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $34,424 | $38,638 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 54 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 48% / 52% | 66% / 34% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Shandon Presbyterian Cdc - 174 students - 0.8 mi. away - view location
- Bethel Learning Center - 180 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Shandon United Methodist Preschool & Kindergarten - 185 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- St. Joseph School - 349 students - 1.2 mi. away - view location
- Columbia Montessori Children's House - 35 students - 1.4 mi. away - view location
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