Open Fields School
School Notes Overview:
Open Fields is a small non-graded private school, just off the common on Thetford Hill, Vermont. Founded in 1971 by Jean K. Aull, it is open to all children, ages 4 through 12. The central philosophy of Open Fields is that children are naturally eager to explore and discover and learn, and that every natural activity of children is, in itself, a learning experience. Children learn most successfully when they are free to do their very best, free from excessive competition with their peers, and free from the fear of failure. Failure to master something the first time or failure to be "first" must never mean disgrace, but must mean simply that it is time to attack the problem or skill again, with humor, determination, and courage....
School Overview:
Open Fields School |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 6 | |
| County | Orange County, VT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 20 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 7% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Kind - 1 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 1 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 5 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 3 teachers | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 167 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Open Fields is a small non-graded private school, just off the common on Thetford Hill, Vermont. Founded in 1971 by Jean K. Aull, it is open to all children, ages 4 through 12. The central philosophy of Open Fields is that children are naturally eager to explore and discover and learn, and that every natural activity of children is, in itself, a learning experience. Children learn most successfully when they are free to do their very best, free from excessive competition with their peers, and free from the fear of failure. Failure to master something the first time or failure to be "first" must never mean disgrace, but must mean simply that it is time to attack the problem or skill again, with humor, determination, and courage.
- Profile last updated: 02/21/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (05074) | School Zip (05074) |
(VT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 166 people | 608,822 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 66% | 34% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $68,250 | $38,372 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 49 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (05074) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 76% / 24% | 59% / 41% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Crossroads Academy - 140 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- The Montessori Children's School - 44 students - 7.8 mi. away - view location
- Dhmc Child Care Center - 61 students - 9.6 mi. away - view location
- New Life Christian Academy - 39 students - 9.8 mi. away - view location
- Willow School - 16 students - 9.8 mi. away - view location
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