Seattle Waldorf School
School Notes Overview:
Seattle Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education. Arts and academics are integrated for children from preschool through twelfth grade. The aim of the education is to inspire life-long learning in each student and enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. Founded in Germany in the early 20th century, Waldorf EducationSM is an independent and inclusive form of education based on the insights and teaching of the renowned anthroposophist, artist, and scientist, Rudolf Steiner. Evolving from a profound understanding of the human spirit and human development, Waldorf Education is regionally adaptive and has grown to include hundreds of schools worldwide....
School Overview:
Seattle Waldorf School |
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| School Type | Waldorf School | |
| School Membership(s) | Association of Military Colleges and Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1980 | |
| County | King County, WA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 284 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 19% | 14% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 22 students | ||
| Kind - 55 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 28 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 18 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 21 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 6 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 8 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers | |
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:6 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 177 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Seattle Waldorf School offers a developmentally appropriate, experiential approach to education. Arts and academics are integrated for children from preschool through twelfth grade. The aim of the education is to inspire life-long learning in each student and enable them to fully develop their unique capacities. Founded in Germany in the early 20th century, Waldorf EducationSM is an independent and inclusive form of education based on the insights and teaching of the renowned anthroposophist, artist, and scientist, Rudolf Steiner. Evolving from a profound understanding of the human spirit and human development, Waldorf Education is regionally adaptive and has grown to include hundreds of schools worldwide.
- Profile last updated: 03/26/2008
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School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (98125) | School Zip (98125) |
(WA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 34,994 people | 5,855,424 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 51% | 29% |
| Population Average Age | 37 years old | 35 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.2 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $42,400 | $49,081 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 4.6 rooms | 5.4 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 45 years old | 38 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98125) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 50% / 50% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- The Clearwater School - 45 students - 0.6 mi. away - view location
- Dartmoor School - n/a - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- University Prep - 462 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- St. Catherine School - 269 students - 1.3 mi. away - view location
- Billings Middle School - 110 students - 1.9 mi. away - view location
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