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St Mark United Methodist Kindergarten

2901 Columbiana Road, Birmingham, AL, 35216-0352 -

School Notes Overview:

Since 1970, Saint Mark Kindergarten has offered exceptional early childhood education to the "over the mountain" area. Our goal has been to provide a positive environment in which the child will develop an interest in learning and a confidence in his own abilities, through cognitive and sensory activities that challenge the child in a developmentally appropriate manner. We work to enhance each child's awareness of God's love for him and to teach children to care for all of God's creation. Although it is not required of church-based child care programs, Saint Mark chooses to be licensed by the state as one way to maintain high standards. Throughout the years, children from Saint Mark have been welcomed into surrounding elementary schools as enthusiastic learners who are well prepared for the social and academic challenges ahead. Enrichment activities for students include: music, Spanish, computer, motor development and chapel. These activities are included in tuition....

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School Overview:

	St Mark United Methodist Kindergarten
School Type	Early Childhood / Day Care
Religious Affiliation	Methodist
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - Kindergarten
County	Jefferson County, AL
Student Body
Total Students	102 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
% Students of Color	10%	32%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 90 students
	Kind - 12 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	13 teachers
Average Class Size	10
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(AL) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:64	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	175 days	180 days
Hours in School Day for Students	4 hours	7 hours
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	We have 1/2 day and full day programs. Tuition varies.

School Notes:

Since 1970, Saint Mark Kindergarten has offered exceptional early childhood education to the "over the mountain" area. Our goal has been to provide a positive environment in which the child will develop an interest in learning and a confidence in his own abilities, through cognitive and sensory activities that challenge the child in a developmentally appropriate manner. We work to enhance each child's awareness of God's love for him and to teach children to care for all of God's creation. Although it is not required of church-based child care programs, Saint Mark chooses to be licensed by the state as one way to maintain high standards. Throughout the years, children from Saint Mark have been welcomed into surrounding elementary schools as enthusiastic learners who are well prepared for the social and academic challenges ahead.
Profile last updated: 07/17/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (35216)	School Zip (35216)	(AL) State Average
Population (Approximate)	31,417 people	4,453,863 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	52%	19%
Population Average Age	36 years old	35 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.3 persons
Median Household Income	$47,883	$37,765
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.5 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	34 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	55% / 45%	66% / 34%