Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori
School Notes Overview:
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Center was founded by Mrs. Jan Vickery and Mrs. Shirin Bhaloo in January, 1995 on the belief that every child should be helped to reach their maximum potential and that every child has the right to be treated with love and respect in their school environment. Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori is a Montessori oriented family comprised of staff, students, parents and administrators working together to enhance each child's social, emotional, physical and academic qualities. Our program is designed for children 2 1/2 years of age through kindergarten. The children in Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori spend a good portion of their time during the day involved in both group and individual lessons using Montessori equipment. Additional lessons include Spanish, Art, Art Appreciation, Music and Physical Education. ...
School Overview:
Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) European Council for International Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - Prekindergarten | |
| County | Maricopa County, AZ | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 112 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 75% | 27% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Pre-K - 88 students | ||
| Kind - 24 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers | |
This School |
(AZ) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:8 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 240 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | n/a | 6 hours |
School Notes:
- Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori Center was founded by Mrs. Jan Vickery and Mrs. Shirin Bhaloo in January, 1995 on the belief that every child should be helped to reach their maximum potential and that every child has the right to be treated with love and respect in their school environment. Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori is a Montessori oriented family comprised of staff, students, parents and administrators working together to enhance each child's social, emotional, physical and academic qualities. Our program is designed for children 2 1/2 years of age through kindergarten. The children in Ahwatukee Foothills Montessori spend a good portion of their time during the day involved in both group and individual lessons using Montessori equipment. Additional lessons include Spanish, Art, Art Appreciation, Music and Physical Education.
- Profile last updated: 02/10/2007
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (85048) | School Zip (85048) |
(AZ) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 33,431 people | 5,130,874 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 61% | 25% |
| Population Average Age | 34 years old | 34 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.9 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $82,865 | $44,677 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 6.7 rooms | 5.0 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 16 years old | 29 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (85048) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 79% / 21% | 62% / 38% |
School Map:
Nearby Schools:
- Family Of Christ Learning Center - 125 students - 0.3 mi. away - view location
- Summit School Of Ahwatukee - 316 students - 1.6 mi. away - view location
- St John Bosco Interparish School - 600 students - 2.0 mi. away - view location
- Desert Canyon Tdo - 300 students - 2.4 mi. away - view location
- Desert Garden Montessori - 366 students - 3.0 mi. away - view location
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