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Westminster School/head

3819 Gallows Road, Annandale, VA, 22003-0220 -

School Notes Overview:

Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The Westminster program is founded on a traditional curriculum, rigorous academic standards, and an atmosphere that promotes respect, integrity, kindness, and a sense of excellence. Westminster's academic program provides thorough training in basic subjects within a broad humanities curriculum. The Classical tradition, great books, and exposure to the arts are emphasized and integrated throughout an accelerated, thoroughly rounded program. ...

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School Overview:

	Westminster School/head
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 8
Year Founded	1962
County	Fairfax County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	298 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	n/a	26%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 32 students
	Grade 1 - 36 students
	Grade 2 - 34 students
	Grade 3 - 32 students
	Grade 4 - 33 students
	Grade 5 - 33 students
	Grade 6 - 35 students
	Grade 7 - 32 students
	Grade 8 - 31 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	28 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	60%
Average Class Size	15
Classroom dress code	Formal (Uniform)
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	178 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Feb. 15 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$16,400
Head of School	Ellis Glover
Admissions Director	Nancy Schuler
Sport
Total Sports Offered	5
	Sports
	Basketball	Cross Country
	Soccer	Softball
	Track and Field
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	5
	Extracurriculars
	Chess Club	Math Club
	Builders Club (Community Service)	Chorus
	Orchestra

School Notes:

Westminster School is dedicated to providing a superior elementary and middle-school education whose fundamental goals for each child are a disciplined and well-informed mind, strength of character, dedication to learning, generosity of spirit, and joy in the possibilities of life. The Westminster program is founded on a traditional curriculum, rigorous academic standards, and an atmosphere that promotes respect, integrity, kindness, and a sense of excellence. Westminster's academic program provides thorough training in basic subjects within a broad humanities curriculum. The Classical tradition, great books, and exposure to the arts are emphasized and integrated throughout an accelerated, thoroughly rounded program.
Profile last updated: 11/04/2008

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22003)	School Zip (22003)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	53,029 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	55%	26%
Population Average Age	38 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.8 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$73,747	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	70% / 30%	66% / 34%