The Family School
School Notes Overview:
Located in the beautiful Santa Ynez valley, The Family School is dedicated to providing a superior environment of child-centered, developmentally appropriate academic and creative programs, which will inspire a joy of learning and support critical thinking. With attention to individual needs, school/family relationships and an environment of diversity, we strive to prepare our students to be compassionate, conscientious and responsible citizens. The curriculum is designed to provide daily opportunities and ample time for exploration and discovery. The program takes advantage of our unique inside and outside learning environment and is set up to be a lab for the curious preschooler....
School Overview:
| School Membership(s) |
National Association for the Education of Young Children State or regional independent school association |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten - 5 | |
| County | Santa Barbara County, CA | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 118 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
| % Students of Color | 7% | 40% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 32 students | ||
| Kind - 16 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 10 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 8 teachers | |
| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:15 |
1:18 * 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 |
School Notes:
- Located in the beautiful Santa Ynez valley, The Family School is dedicated to providing a superior environment of child-centered, developmentally appropriate academic and creative programs, which will inspire a joy of learning and support critical thinking. With attention to individual needs, school/family relationships and an environment of diversity, we strive to prepare our students to be compassionate, conscientious and responsible citizens. The curriculum is designed to provide daily opportunities and ample time for exploration and discovery. The program takes advantage of our unique inside and outside learning environment and is set up to be a lab for the curious preschooler.
- Profile last updated: 02/11/2009
In the News:
- Education Briefs (The Santa Ynez Valley News)
posted on May 26, 2009 at 02:19:01 pm
The fourth- and fifth-graders from Family School in Los Olivos went on their annual week-long field trip from April 19 -24 to the Yosemite Institute, an environmental education program at Yosemite National Park. - Man of the year: Living a life of service (The Santa Ynez Valley News)
posted on March 21, 2009 at 02:16:25 pm
After a childhood in the Santa Ynez Valley, Dean Davidge moved around a bit, but he never strayed far from his roots; now he’s bound to them more strongly than ever. - Fourth-grader wins bicycle essay contest (The Santa Ynez Valley News)
posted on March 2, 2009 at 03:27:17 pm
Kayla Plater won a Specialized mountain bike and helmet, donated by Dr. J’s Bicycle Shop in Solvang, for writing the top essay among 25 entries from Valley fourth- through sixth-graders. - Davidge, Christensen honored for public service (The Santa Ynez Valley News)
posted on March 2, 2009 at 03:25:26 pm
For their decades of service to the Santa Ynez Valley, Dean Davidge and June Christensen have been named Man and Woman of the Year by the Valley Foundation and the Santa Ynez Valley News. - Davidge, Christensen honored for public service (Santa Maria Times)
posted on March 1, 2009 at 06:17:41 am
For their decades of service to the Santa Ynez Valley, Dean Davidge and June Christensen have been named Man and Woman of the Year by the Valley Foundation and the Santa Ynez Valley News.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (93441) | ||
| Population (Approximate) | 1,301 people | 33,864,644 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 44% | 32% |
| Population Average Age | 41 years old | 33 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.7 persons | 2.8 persons |
| Median Household Income | $61,339 | $51,306 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 5.6 rooms | 4.8 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 35 years old | 41 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (93441)
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| % Owning / % Renting | 62% / 38% | 55% / 45% |
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