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Montessori Elementary School

3105 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95973-0959 -

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. ...

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School Overview:

	Montessori Elementary School
School Type	Montessori School
School Membership(s)	American Montessori Society (AMS) Other Montessori association(s)
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.
% 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.
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
	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
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% Owning / % Renting	62% / 38%	55% / 45%