Sri Atmananda Memorial School
School Notes Overview:
Sri Atmananda Memorial School implements the KPM Approach to Children to provide a K-12 education that fosters student development. Central to the KPM Approach is acknowledgment of the individual child and the need to develop personally and socially, as well as academically. The school's approach and 4:1 student-teacher ratio was first developed and practiced at Sri Atmananda Memorial School, the model school in India. Located in Central Austin, the school accepts students from kindergarten through third grade. www.samschool.org ...
School Overview:
Sri Atmananda Memorial School |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
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The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1995 | |
| County | Travis County, TX | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 51 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 18% | 28% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 7 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 4 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 35% | |
This School |
(TX) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:2 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 175 days | 177 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 7 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $8,100 | |
| Head of School | Pattye Henderson | |
| Admissions Director | Pattye Henderson | |
School Notes:
- Its 9.5 acre campus in central Austin houses the Lower Primary section (K-3), Upper Primary (grades 4-6), Junior High (7th-8th) and High School (9th-12th grades.) Each grade has a maximum of 15 students, and the student teacher ratio is 4:1. Ongoing Events The following events are open to the public. Also see our calendar for other events. Open Doors Coffee is held every Thursday at 9 a.m. in the upstairs area of the Mansion. It is also held on the 2nd Thursday of the month from 5:30-6:30 p.m. and the 2nd Sunday of the month from 3:00-4:00 p.m. This event is ideal for those who are wanting to learn more about the school and KPM Approach in an informal setting. No RSVP is necessary. Cost: free. Open House - The next open house will be March 29, 2008, and these events are held at least two times per year. The public is invited to tour the school, meet teachers and staff, and experience the Sri Atmananda Memorial School. Begin your tour at the Lower Primary building. No RSVP is necessary. Cost: free. Lantern Fest - March 29, 2008 (afternoon into early evening). This is the school's annual carnival. Our campus is open to the public for an annual celebration that includes: bouncy houses, live music, great food, great games, fire twirlers, child-friendly crafts, lantern making, and much more. Learnnecessary. Cost: tickets for food and activities are available at the event.
- Profile last updated: 02/13/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (78751) | School Zip (78751) |
(TX) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 14,005 people | 20,844,411 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 59% | 23% |
| Population Average Age | 28 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 1.9 persons | 2.6 persons |
| Median Household Income | $29,779 | $46,000 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 3.6 rooms | 5.2 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 48 years old | 33 years old |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 26% / 74% | 59% / 41% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Odyssey School - 46 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Hyde Park Baptist Schools - 803 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Kirby Hall School - 214 students - 1.1 mi. away - view location
- Austin Peace Academy - 129 students - 2.1 mi. away - view location
- Paragon Prep Middle School - 112 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
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