Montessori Elementary School
School Notes Overview:
Montessori Elementary of Chico began in 1987, (previously known as Montessori Children’s Center). The intent was and is to provide quality education within the context of mutual joy and respect. The elementary program is for children ages five to twelve years old. The current program provides a strong basis in the traditional academic areas of Math, Reading, Spelling, Handwriting, and Language Arts in addition to Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Geometry, Music, Drama, Art, and Spanish. Physical Education, including group games, aerobics, yoga, and Tai-chi, is also included in the curriculum. In June of 2007, a parent group purchased the school which received its official not-for-profit status in December, 2007. ...
School Overview:
Montessori Elementary School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | ||
| School Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s) |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | ||
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten - 7 | ||
| Year Founded | 1987 | ||
| County | Butte County, CA | ||
| Student Body | |||
| Total Students | 46 students | ||
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 40% | |
| Students by Grade | |||
| Kind - 8 students | |||
| Grade 1 - 4 students | |||
| Grade 2 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 3 - 7 students | |||
| Grade 4 - 3 students | |||
| Grade 5 - 9 students | |||
| Grade 6 - 6 students | |||
| Grade 7 - 3 students | |||
| Academics and Faculty | |||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 6 teachers | ||
| Average Class Size | 20 | ||
| Classroom dress code | Casual | ||
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * 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 | None / Rolling | ||
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $4,950 | ||
| Tuition Notes | A $300 materials/registration fee is due each year upon enrollment. | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90% | ||
| Head of School | Lynn Archer | ||
| Admissions Director | Lynn Archer | ||
| Sport | |||
| Total Sports Offered | 4 | ||
Sports |
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| Cheering | Cross Country | ||
| Ski Jumping | Soccer | ||
School Notes:
- Montessori Elementary of Chico began in 1987, (previously known as Montessori Children’s Center). The intent was and is to provide quality education within the context of mutual joy and respect. The elementary program is for children ages six to twelve years old. The current program provides a strong basis in the traditional academic areas of Math, Reading, Spelling, Handwriting, and Language Arts in addition to Botany, Zoology, History, Geography, Geometry, Music, Drama, Art, and Spanish. Physical Education, including group games, aerobics, yoga, and Tai-chi, is also included in the curriculum.
- Profile last updated: 12/18/2008
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (95973) | School Zip (95973) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 26,954 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 36% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 36 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.5 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $41,111 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.1 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 28 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (95973) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 62% / 38% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- King's Christian School,the-ag - 125 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Notre Dame School - 242 students - 3.3 mi. away - view location
- Chico Montessori Child's House - 70 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- Chico Oaks Adventist School - 79 students - 3.7 mi. away - view location
- The Progressive Schoolhouse - 17 students - 5.3 mi. away - view location
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