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Peabody School

1232 Stoney Ridge Rd., Charlottesville, VA, 22902-0229 -

School Notes Overview:

Peabody School is an independent, nonprofit, nondenominational school for intellectually advanced students in grades K-8. A dynamic combination of students, faculty, staff, and parents makes Peabody an active and engaging environment for learning and individual growth. In classrooms throughout our vibrant learning community, students and teachers continue a dialogue centered on intellectual and personal enlightenment. Peabody School's mission is to provide an enriched educational environment that engages each child at his or her own level while promoting academic and social/emotional development at a rate commensurate with his or her ability. Intellectually advanced students possess unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs that may require a learning environment designed specifically for their learning characteristics. The most effective educational experience for many highly able learners is in a full-time program with their intellectual peers. Led by highly competent teachers who utilize curricular activities and instruction specially tailored to meet students' learning needs....

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School Overview:

	Peabody School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	The Association of Boarding Schools (TABS)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8
County	Albemarle County, VA
Student Body
Total Students	135 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	17%	26%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 12 students
	Grade 1 - 15 students
	Grade 2 - 15 students
	Grade 3 - 25 students
	Grade 4 - 17 students
	Grade 5 - 14 students
	Grade 6 - 16 students
	Grade 7 - 11 students
	Grade 8 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	19 teachers
	This School	(VA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	170 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	7 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Peabody School is an independent, nonprofit, nondenominational school for intellectually advanced students in grades K-8. A dynamic combination of students, faculty, staff, and parents makes Peabody an active and engaging environment for learning and individual growth. In classrooms throughout our vibrant learning community, students and teachers continue a dialogue centered on intellectual and personal enlightenment. Peabody School's mission is to provide an enriched educational environment that engages each child at his or her own level while promoting academic and social/emotional development at a rate commensurate with his or her ability. Intellectually advanced students possess unique cognitive, social, and emotional needs that may require a learning environment designed specifically for their learning characteristics. The most effective educational experience for many highly able learners is in a full-time program with their intellectual peers. Led by highly competent teachers who utilize curricular activities and instruction specially tailored to meet students' learning needs.
Profile last updated: 03/09/2007

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (22902)	School Zip (22902)	(VA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	18,468 people	7,077,888 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	40%	26%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$36,429	$55,023
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.2 rooms	6.1 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	34 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	54% / 46%	66% / 34%