Easton Country Day School
School Notes Overview:
Easton Country Day School, a coeducational elementary school, offers rigorous academics shaped to the individual child in a familial environment that encourages accomplishment, responsibility and acceptance of diversity. We offer programs for the highly gifted, and we emphasize the fine arts. ECDS teaches children how to learn, preparing them for life beyond school. MEMBER: CONNECTICUT ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT SCHOOLS...
School Overview:
Easton Country Day School |
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| School Membership(s) | National Association of Independent Schools | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| Year Founded | 1993 | |
| County | Fairfield County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 174 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 15% | 25% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 60 students | ||
| Kind - 16 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 8 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 9 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 2 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 3 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 1 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers | |
| % Faculty with Advance Degree | 60% | |
| Average Class Size | 10 | |
| Classroom dress code | Casual (Formal dress for special occasions) |
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This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | n/a | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 165 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Yearly Tuition Cost | $15,000 | |
| Tuition Notes | high school is $20,000 Gifted programing is $26,000 | |
| % on Financial Aid | 18% | |
| Average Financial Aid Grant | $3,500 | |
| Head of School | Jody Smith/Suellen Inwood | |
| Admissions Director | Suellen Inwood | |
School Notes:
- Easton Country Day School, a coeducational elementary school, offers rigorous academics shaped to the individual child in a familial environment that encourages accomplishment, responsibility and acceptance of diversity. We offer programs for the highly gifted, and we emphasize the fine arts. ECDS teaches children how to learn, preparing them for life beyond school.
- We offer an extraordinary program for gifted students. Using educational techniques that include vertical integration, individualized programming, enhanced curriculum, and problem solving orientation, we provide exceptional learning for the very gifted and talented student. Students are often gifted in specific areas. We can accommodate these children by addressing their individual strengths, while allowing them to grow emotionally and socially at their appropriate age level. Our programs are tailored to individually accommodate each gifted child in all areas of study, as well as in the arts.
- Individually developed programs taught in a safe and caring environment.
- The State of Connecticut (in an unsolicited endorsement) commended Easton Country Day School "for its warm and nurturing environment… its attention to individual needs through integrated studies and multi-age groupings." Easton Country Day School is an accredited member of the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools.
- Programs for the highly gifted with accelerated academics and age appropriate social interaction
- Individually developed programs taught in a safe and caring environment
- The values of responsibility, integrity, and respect are stressed.
- Before and after school care is available.
- We also offer day care for ages 6 months. up.
- Profile last updated: 07/13/2009
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06612) | School Zip (06612) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 7,272 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 66% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 40 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 3.0 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $125,557 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 8.1 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 42 years old | 48 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (06612) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 94% / 6% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Easton Country Day School - 150 students - view location
- Fairfield Country Day School - 278 students - 5.3 mi. away - view location
- Christian Heritage School - 527 students - 5.8 mi. away - view location
- Seton Academy - 17 students - 7.7 mi. away - view location
- St. Vincent's Special Needs Ser - 51 students - 7.7 mi. away - view location
View all schools in: Easton, Fairfield County, Zip 06612
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