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Groton Community School

110 Boston Road, Groton, MA, 01450 -

School Notes Overview:

Groton Community School is an early childhood center committed to interacting with each child as a unique individual and is dedicated to giving each child and his/her family the most positive first school experience. Our programs are designed to offer children opportunities to explore and discover their world. We believe children learn best through hands-on experiences that welcome self-expression and creative thinking. We work to provide an environment in which children are able to make real choices in an atmosphere of acceptance and cooperation. We help children attain success in intellectual, creative, and social endeavors while always being aware of their need for love, belonging, guidance, and respect. An emphasis is placed on fostering independence while gaining social skills, providing a language-rich environment, and recognizing the importance of physical development....

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School Overview:

	Groton Community School
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten
County	Middlesex County, MA
Student Body
Total Students	201 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	6%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 185 students
	Kind - 16 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	2 teachers
	This School	(MA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:100	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	3 hours	6 hours

School Notes:

Groton Community School is an early childhood center committed to interacting with each child as a unique individual and is dedicated to giving each child and his/her family the most positive first school experience. Our programs are designed to offer children opportunities to explore and discover their world. We believe children learn best through hands-on experiences that welcome self-expression and creative thinking. We work to provide an environment in which children are able to make real choices in an atmosphere of acceptance and cooperation. We help children attain success in intellectual, creative, and social endeavors while always being aware of their need for love, belonging, guidance, and respect. An emphasis is placed on fostering independence while gaining social skills, providing a language-rich environment, and recognizing the importance of physical development.
Profile last updated: 02/23/2009

In the News:

Health board: Summer camp can go on (Groton Landmark)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:02:41 pm
GROTON -- Board of Health members voted to grant the Groton Community School a variance to its bylaws, allowing it to conduct its summer camp with only two teachers for every 16 students.
The Posting Board (Groton Landmark)
posted on November 20, 2009 at 01:02:01 pm
Calendar Friday, Nov. 20 Turkey raffle: 7:30 p.m. American Legion Post 55 will conduct its 52nd annual turkey raffle and door prize drawing at the Groton Senior Center at 163 Main St.
Quintin exhibit at Lawrence Library (Harvard Hillside)
posted on October 30, 2009 at 01:24:41 pm
Come to the Lawrence Library in Pepperell and enjoy paintings by featured artist Nan Quintin. This show includes watercolor and acrylic paintings of New England landscapes and still life arrangements, as well as miniature paintings.
Eye doctor seeks handicapped-access for Main St. office (Groton Landmark)
posted on May 29, 2009 at 11:58:45 am
By Pierre Comtois Corresponent GROTON -- A local businessman seeking to expand his offices on Main Street had an easy time of it last week when he appeared before the Planning Board for a site plan review.
Less pavement now in school growth plan (Groton Landmark)
posted on May 29, 2009 at 11:58:35 am
GROTON -- Conservation officials were happy to learn Tuesday night that an expansion proposed by the Groton Community School has been amended to reduce the amount of pavement on the site by 2,100 square feet.

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School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (01450)	School Zip (01450)	(MA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	9,547 people	6,349,048 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	62%	43%
Population Average Age	37 years old	36 years old
Average Household size	2.9 persons	2.5 persons
Median Household Income	$82,869	$52,143
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	7.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	56 years old
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Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (01450) What's a Zindex? Subject to Zillow Terms of Use
% Owning / % Renting	84% / 16%	58% / 42%