Orchard Valley School
2290 VT Route 14 North, East Montpelier, VT, 05651-0560 - View a map of this school Map  tel: (802)456-7400
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Orchard Valley School is a Developing Waldorf School located in East Montpelier on 55 acres of land. The Grace Farm campus serves nursery through Grade 7. Grade 8 will be offered in 2007-2008. A satelite mixed kindergarden program is offered at the Child's Garden Campus in Montpelier for ages 3-6. ...read more  

School Overview:
Orchard Valley School
School Level Elementary school
School Type Waldorf School
School Membership(s) Association of Waldorf Schools of North America (AWSNA)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Nursery School - 7
Year Founded 2003
County Washington County, VT
Student Body
Total Students 122 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School ( VT ) Elementary School Avg.
% Students of Color n/a 7%
Students by Grade
Nursery - 16 students
Pre-K - 19 students
Kind - 17 students
Grade 1 - 13 students
Grade 2 - 11 students
Grade 3 - 12 students
Grade 4 - 15 students
Grade 5 - 3 students
Grade 6 - 4 students
Grade 7 - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 7 teachers
This School ( VT ) Elementary School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:17 *Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year 171 days 175 days
Hours in School Day for Students 6 hours 6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline Jan. 1 / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost $6,800
Tuition Notes For Grades 1 to 7.
% on Financial Aid 50%
Headmaster Deb Reed
 
School Notes:
  • 2006-07 Programs Early Education Programs * Saturday Morning Garden at the Child’s Garden, Montpelier o serving 2˝ to 4 year-olds accompanied by their parent(s) o a four-session introduction to our nursery and kindergarten o Four Saturday mornings, 9:00-11:30 am o offered both in the fall and spring (dates to be announced) * Friday Morning Garden at Grace Farm, East Montpelier o serving 2˝ to 4 year-olds accompanied by their parent(s) o Friday mornings, 9:00 - 11:30 am o offering full-year or half-year sessions, September through May * Nursery at Grace Farm o serving 3˝ to 5 year-olds o 8:30 am to noon o 4-day program (Monday through Thursday) o 2-day options (Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday) * Kindergarten at Grace Farm o serving 5 and 6 year-olds o 8:30 am to noon o 5-day program (Monday through Friday) * Mixed-age Kindergarten at Child’s Garden o serving 3˝ to 6 year-olds o 8:30 am to noon o 5-day program (Monday through Friday) o 2-day option (Tuesday/Thursday) o 3-day option (Monday/Wednesday/Friday) * After School Care at both locations o September to June (except for school vacations/holidays) o care available noon to 3 pm for children in nursery and kindergarten; 3-5 pm for grades children and their younger siblings Grades 1 – 7 at Grace Farm * 8:25 am to 3:00 pm. Monday through Friday, 2 pm release on Thursdays * French * Handwork classes * Earthcrafts * Movement education classes * Music classes, grades 3-6 # Woodworking, Grades 5 – 7 # Optional: violin lessons
  • Profile last updated: 10/24/2006

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About This Zip Code ( 05651 )
School Zip ( 05651 ) ( VT ) State Average
Population (Approximate) 1,469 people 608,822 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 37% 34%
Population Average Age 39 years old 37.7 years old
Average Household Size 2.6 persons 2.3 persons
Median Household Income $43,935 $39,055
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.1 rooms 5.3 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 35 years old 49 years old
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% Owning / % Renting 87% / 13% 60% / 40%
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  Nearby Schools:

1. Child's Garden of Orchard Valley Waldorf School - 18 students - view location
2. Central Vermont Catholic School - St Michael Campus - 103 students - view location
3. Turtle Island Children's Center - 14 students - view location
4. St Monica School - 141 students - view location
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