University Cooperative School
School Notes Overview:
In 1975, a small group of parents formed a grassroots organization to establish a private kindergarten, in response to the possible elimination of kindergarten by the Seattle Public School District. These parents wanted to give their children the best possible preparation for primary school. Many aspects of this preparation were social: the ability to bond with other children, to learn to respect the rights and opinions of others, and to work out differences in a cooperative way....
School Overview:
University Cooperative School |
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| School Type | Alternative School | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 5 | |
| County | King County, WA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | n/a | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | n/a | 21% |
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 4 teachers | |
This School |
(WA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 168 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- In 1975, a small group of parents formed a grassroots organization to establish a private kindergarten, in response to the possible elimination of kindergarten by the Seattle Public School District. These parents wanted to give their children the best possible preparation for primary school. Many aspects of this preparation were social: the ability to bond with other children, to learn to respect the rights and opinions of others, and to work out differences in a cooperative way.
- Profile last updated: 01/24/2007
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 |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (98105) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 37% / 63% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- University Child Development School - 308 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- The Meridian School - 188 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Meridian School - 192 students - 0.9 mi. away - view location
- Assumption St Bridget School - 534 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
- Northwest Montessori School - 64 students - 1.0 mi. away - view location
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