Summerfield Waldorf School
School Notes Overview:
Based on a developmental understanding of the learning process and a view of the child that takes human spirituality seriously, Summerfield Waldorf School offers students a comprehensive learning environment designed to challenge and support them in strengthening their cognitive, emotional and intentional abilities. We strive to support the growth of social awareness and active tolerance, and to give students the experiential background they need to meet new challenges in a creative and responsible manner....
School Overview:
Summerfield Waldorf School |
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| School Membership(s) | Other special emphasis association(s) | |
| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 12 | |
| County | Sonoma County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 365 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 10% | 37% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 13 students | ||
| Kind - 64 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 29 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 24 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 16 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 22 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 9 - 26 students | ||
| Grade 10 - 20 students | ||
| Grade 11 - 30 students | ||
| Grade 12 - 19 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers | |
This School |
(CA) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:7 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 7 hours | 6 hours |
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
School Notes:
- Based on a developmental understanding of the learning process and a view of the child that takes human spirituality seriously, Summerfield Waldorf School offers students a comprehensive learning environment designed to challenge and support them in strengthening their cognitive, emotional and intentional abilities. We strive to support the growth of social awareness and active tolerance, and to give students the experiential background they need to meet new challenges in a creative and responsible manner.
- Profile last updated: 03/10/2007
In the News:
- County schools keep track of flu absences (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
posted on October 16, 2009 at 12:40:51 am
By LORI A. CARTER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Sonoma County school officials are monitoring student absences related to flu infections, but so far no mass outbreaks have been documented. - Unconventional theories spawn believers - and critics (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
posted on October 11, 2009 at 05:25:50 am
By GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Austrian philosopher's century-old ‘life force' teachings live on in Sonoma County though Waldorf schools, biodynamic grape growing. - Educating children's head, heart and hands (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
posted on October 11, 2009 at 05:10:49 am
By GUY KOVNER THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Blacksmithing, trapeze and making pizza at an outdoor oven are fused into the curriculum, with heavy doses of music and art, at the Summerfield Waldorf School on Willowside Road west of Santa Rosa. - No. 1 of 6,800 at Cal (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
posted on May 21, 2009 at 11:35:32 pm
Emma Shaw Crane grew up in Graton but seeks out the harder edges of the world, whether in Latin America, the Mideast, inner-city Berkeley or rural Sonoma County. Today she graduates tops in her class at UC Berkeley and will offer the commencement address. - Top graduating senior is an intellectual superstar (UC Berkeley NewsCenter)
posted on May 12, 2009 at 10:36:17 pm
Emma Shaw Crane has landed a coveted prize as UC Berkeley's top graduating senior, selected to receive the University Medal and address thousands of her peers at Commencement Convocation on May 22. She also will receive a $2,500 scholarship.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (95401) | School Zip (95401) |
(CA) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 36,120 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 29% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $49,192 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 34 years old | 41 years old |
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| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (95401) 
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| % Owning / % Renting | 58% / 42% | 55% / 45% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Santa Rosa Christian School - 205 students - 2.5 mi. away - view location
- Paideia Educational Heritage - 15 students - 2.6 mi. away - view location
- Plumfield Academy - 28 students - 3.6 mi. away - view location
- North Valley School - 62 students - 3.9 mi. away - view location
- Pacific Christian Academy - 40 students - 4.0 mi. away - view location
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