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University Child Development School

5062 9th Avenue Ne, Seattle, WA, 98105-0981 -

School Notes Overview:

University Child Development School is centered around the lives of children and dedicated to the development of their intellect and character. We actively encourage, and the school everywhere reflects, the process of joyful discovery that is central to meaningful and responsible learning. Teaching is individualized and responsive to the talents of each student, and the curriculum is rigorous and integrates the concepts and skills embedded within the major disciplines. Our students are chosen for their promise of intellect and character and are selected from a cross-section of the community. Our faculty members are leaders in their fields, supported in advancing their studies and encouraged to share their knowledge widely. In pursuit of these ideals, and in recognition of obligations beyond the school itself, we strive to be an innovative leader in education, serving as a model for others....

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School Overview:

	University Child Development School
School Membership(s)	National Association of Independent Schools State or regional independent school association Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
Year Founded	1983
County	King County, WA
Student Body
Total Students	308 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	27%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 60 students
	Kind - 45 students
	Grade 1 - 45 students
	Grade 2 - 45 students
	Grade 3 - 40 students
	Grade 4 - 38 students
	Grade 5 - 35 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	40 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	75%
Average Class Size	17
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:7	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 14 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$18,931
Tuition Notes	Full day tuition is $18,931 Half day tuition is $12,305
% on Financial Aid	20%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$10,000
Acceptance Rate	20%
Head of School	Paula Smith
Admissions Director	Tami Milles
Admissions Associate	Kristi Grouws

School Notes:

University Child Development School is centered around the lives of children and dedicated to the development of their intellect and character. We actively encourage, and the school everywhere reflects, the process of joyful discovery that is central to meaningful and responsible learning. Teaching is individualized and responsive to the talents of each student, and the curriculum is rigorous and integrates the concepts and skills embedded within the major disciplines. Our students are chosen for their promise of intellect and character and are selected from a cross-section of the community. Our faculty members are leaders in their fields, supported in advancing their studies and encouraged to share their knowledge widely. In pursuit of these ideals, and in recognition of obligations beyond the school itself, we strive to be an innovative leader in education, serving as a model for others.
Profile last updated: 07/16/2009

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98105)	School Zip (98105)	(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	38,963 people	5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	74%	29%
Population Average Age	25 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.1 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$40,246	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	59 years old	38 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98105) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	37% / 63%	62% / 38%