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Montessori School Of Lake W

5925 West Ist Ave, Lakewood, CO, 80226-0802 -

School Notes Overview:

The Montessori School of Lakewood is a private school for children 2.5 to 12 years. It was founded in 1978 and is located ten minutes west of downtown Denver at 5925 W. 1st Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado. The Montessori School of Lakewood recognizes the child's need to learn by doing, therefore we provide an environment rich in experiences. The children work spontaneously and with pleasure. Teachers work with each child according to individual requirements and interests. In this environment, each child is able to reach the same or even a higher level of scholastic attainment as under the traditional system. Each child works at his or her own pace. In place of competition, we provide endless opportunities among the children for mutual help - Which is joyfully given and gratefully received. This is encouraged by a three-year age span in each classroom. Both the older and younger child benefit from this relationship. Our intent is to encourage each child's natural desire to explore the world, to promote a positive self image, to develop independence, propagate a love of others. Our goal is to help each child develop a positive outlook on life, so that as an adult, he or she will be capable of meeting the changing times with new solutions. This child will not grow to be the victim of events, but will have the courage and knowledge to constructively direct the future....

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School Overview:

	Montessori School Of Lake W
School Type	Montessori School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 5
County	Jefferson County, CO
Student Body
Total Students	43 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	39%	20%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 23 students
	Kind - 11 students
	Grade 1 - 4 students
	Grade 2 - 1 students
	Grade 3 - 1 students
	Grade 5 - 3 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	4 teachers
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	172 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours

School Notes:

The Montessori School of Lakewood is a private school for children 2.5 to 12 years. It was founded in 1978 and is located ten minutes west of downtown Denver at 5925 W. 1st Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado. The Montessori School of Lakewood recognizes the child's need to learn by doing, therefore we provide an environment rich in experiences. The children work spontaneously and with pleasure. Teachers work with each child according to individual requirements and interests. In this environment, each child is able to reach the same or even a higher level of scholastic attainment as under the traditional system. Each child works at his or her own pace. In place of competition, we provide endless opportunities among the children for mutual help - Which is joyfully given and gratefully received. This is encouraged by a three-year age span in each classroom. Both the older and younger child benefit from this relationship. Our intent is to encourage each child's natural desire to explore the world, to promote a positive self image, to develop independence, propagate a love of others. Our goal is to help each child develop a positive outlook on life, so that as an adult, he or she will be capable of meeting the changing times with new solutions. This child will not grow to be the victim of events, but will have the courage and knowledge to constructively direct the future.
Profile last updated: 02/11/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (80226)	School Zip (80226)	(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	29,947 people	4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	33%	33%
Population Average Age	36 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$45,012	$51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	5.5 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	41 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	62% / 38%	66% / 34%