Poker Hill School Inc
School Notes Overview:
Poker Hill School was opened in 1972 by Lucille Ingalls and Ann Crocker. At Poker Hill School we view learning developmentally. It is a process which we can nurture and guide but we trust each child to develop in his or her own unique way. We support each child’s growth as an autonomous individual within a caring and democratic community. We strive to make each child feel respected and valued. Teachers facilitate children’s growth by encouraging the children to make significant decisions to direct their own path of learning....
School Overview:
Poker Hill School Inc |
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| School Type | Early Childhood / Day Care | |
| School Membership(s) | European Council for International Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten | |
| County | Chittenden County, VT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 70 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 7% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 56 students | ||
| Kind - 14 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 5 teachers | |
This School |
(VT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:14 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 180 days | 175 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 10 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Poker Hill School was opened in 1972 by Lucille Ingalls and Ann Crocker. At Poker Hill School we view learning developmentally. It is a process which we can nurture and guide but we trust each child to develop in his or her own unique way. We support each child’s growth as an autonomous individual within a caring and democratic community. We strive to make each child feel respected and valued. Teachers facilitate children’s growth by encouraging the children to make significant decisions to direct their own path of learning.
- Profile last updated: 01/20/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (05489) | School Zip (05489) |
(VT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 3,166 people | 608,822 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 58% | 34% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 36 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.3 persons |
| Median Household Income | $65,893 | $38,372 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.8 rooms | 5.3 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 50 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (05489) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 92% / 8% | 59% / 41% |
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Nearby Schools:
- Saxon Hill School, Inc - 56 students - 5.4 mi. away - view location
- West Farm School - 17 students - 9.1 mi. away - view location
- North Country Christian Academy - 74 students - 9.4 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Underhill, Chittenden County, Zip 05489
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