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Bright Water School

1501 10th Avenue E Ste 100, Seattle, WA, 98102 -

School Notes Overview:

Bright Water School was founded in 1998 out of a desire for greater access to Waldorf education in Seattle. Waldorf education is based on a deep understanding of the needs of the growing child and the maturing adolescent. Through a rich curriculum and innovative teaching methods, Waldorf education addresses the whole child, working to develop clarity in thought, balance in feeling and initiative in action. Our students receive much individual attention and guidance. Faculty members work closely with students, helping them to learn academic discipline and responsibility and teaching them to work independently. The social life of our school is lively and warm, and students thrive in a caring community of teachers and peers. The inherent security they experience in a Waldorf school enables students to look to the future with confidence; the bonds they form often last for a life time. Bright Water School offers Preschool through Grade Eight and two Parent and Toddler classes....

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School Overview:

	Bright Water School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	Association of Waldorf Schools of North America National Association of Independent Schools
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 8
County	King County, WA
Student Body
Total Students	206 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	17%	21%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 38 students
	Kind - 38 students
	Grade 1 - 22 students
	Grade 2 - 21 students
	Grade 3 - 20 students
	Grade 4 - 19 students
	Grade 5 - 16 students
	Grade 6 - 12 students
	Grade 7 - 10 students
	Grade 8 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	16 teachers
	This School	(WA) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	6 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling

School Notes:

Bright Water School was founded in 1998 out of a desire for greater access to Waldorf education in Seattle. Waldorf education is based on a deep understanding of the needs of the growing child and the maturing adolescent. Through a rich curriculum and innovative teaching methods, Waldorf education addresses the whole child, working to develop clarity in thought, balance in feeling and initiative in action. Our students receive much individual attention and guidance. Faculty members work closely with students, helping them to learn academic discipline and responsibility and teaching them to work independently. The social life of our school is lively and warm, and students thrive in a caring community of teachers and peers. The inherent security they experience in a Waldorf school enables students to look to the future with confidence; the bonds they form often last for a life time. Bright Water School offers Preschool through Grade Eight and two Parent and Toddler classes.
Profile last updated: 07/13/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (98102)	School Zip (98102)	(WA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,424 people	5,855,424 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	71%	29%
Population Average Age	33 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	1.6 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$41,850	$49,081
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	3.1 rooms	5.4 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	56 years old	38 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	26% / 74%	62% / 38%