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Walden Center And School

2446 Mckinley Avenue, Berkeley, CA, 94703-0947 -

School Notes Overview:

Walden Center and School offers child-centered academics that fully incorporate artistic expression within a supportive community of learners. Walden is an Arts-based progressive, teacher-run elementary school. Our curriculum combines developmentally appropriate expectations with challenging units of study. The school's environment enhances each child's academic, emotional, social, creative and physical growth. The Walden staff supports experiential learning, cooperative endeavor, creativity and appreciation of personal expression within a broader community. We believe that children learn best in an environment that stimulates an interest in the world around them....

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School Overview:

	Walden Center And School
School Type	Elem. Or Sec. with a Special Program Emphasis
School Membership(s)	National Association for the Education of Young Children
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Kindergarten - 6
Programs for Learning Differences	Yes
Learning Differences Supported	Classroom teachers modify program strategies to support mild learning differences with the support of a Learning Specialist.
Year Founded	1958
County	Alameda County, CA
Student Body
Total Students	70 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CA) School Avg.
% Students of Color	25%	40%
Students by Grade
	Kind - 8 students
	Grade 1 - 18 students
	Grade 2 - 10 students
	Grade 3 - 10 students
	Grade 4 - 15 students
	Grade 5 - 6 students
	Grade 6 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	9 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	90%
Average Class Size	10
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(CA) 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
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	Jan. 8 / rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost	$11,700
Tuition Notes	Payable in 8 installments: a 3 month deposit and $1,170 per month Aug - Feb.
Acceptance Rate	75%
Head of School	Teacher Collective
Admissions Director	Cristin Costello

School Notes:

Walden Center and School offers child-centered academics that fully incorporate artistic expression within a supportive community of learners. Walden is an Arts-based progressive, teacher-run elementary school. Our curriculum combines developmentally appropriate expectations with challenging units of study. The school's environment enhances each child's academic, emotional, social, creative and physical growth. The Walden staff supports experiential learning, cooperative endeavor, creativity and appreciation of personal expression within a broader community. We believe that children learn best in an environment that stimulates an interest in the world around them.
Profile last updated: 07/10/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (94703)	School Zip (94703)	(CA) State Average
Population (Approximate)	19,743 people	33,864,644 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	60%	32%
Population Average Age	33 years old	33 years old
Average Household size	2.2 persons	2.8 persons
Median Household Income	$43,640	$51,306
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.1 rooms	4.8 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	68 years old	41 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	40% / 60%	55% / 45%