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Oakwood School

1401 W Mountain, Fort Collins, CO, 80521-0805 -

School Notes Overview:

Oakwood Elementary School is an alternative to the traditional classroom. Since each child is a unique individual with the ability and desire to participate in his/her education, Oakwood is designed to promote each child's eagerness to learn. Each classroom combines two grade levels, so that numerous friendships are fostered. Our experienced staff uses a proven curriculum to formulate challenging, individualized educational plans for each child. Through an accepting, nurturing school environment, students at Oakwood School attain high standards of academic achievement. ...

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School Overview:

	Oakwood School
School Type	Alternative School
Religious Affiliation	Nonsectarian
Grades Offered	Grades Prekindergarten - 6
Year Founded	1993
County	Larimer County, CO
Student Body
Total Students	58 students
Student Body Type	Co-ed
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color	16%	20%
Students by Grade
	Pre-K - 15 students
	Kind - 5 students
	Grade 1 - 9 students
	Grade 2 - 5 students
	Grade 3 - 5 students
	Grade 4 - 9 students
	Grade 5 - 6 students
	Grade 6 - 4 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers	8 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree	100%
Average Class Size	18
List of Courses Offered	Link to List of Courses
Classroom dress code	Casual
	This School	(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio	1:10	* Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16
School Days in Calendar Year	180 days	176 days
Hours in School Day for Students	6 hours	7 hours
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline	None / Rolling
Tuition Notes	Call for tuition information.
% on Financial Aid	3%
Average Financial Aid Grant	$1,000
Head of School	Vic Smith
Admissions Director	Phyllis Smith
Admissions Associate	Krisann Corcoran
Extracurricular
Total Extracurricular Organizations	11
	Extracurriculars
	Environmental Week	Family Camp Weekend
	Local and District Science Fair	Music
	Physical Education and Life Fitness	Spanish
	String Orchestra	Suzuki Lessons
	World Art	World Art
	Yoga

School Notes:

Students learn from a curriculum which is individualized for each child based on existing developmental and academic levels.
Children learn by helping others in multi-age student groupings.
A strong core curriculum is enhanced by a variety of enrichment opportunities.
A positive, nurturing environment builds self esteem and encourages respect for others.
Parents are invited to participate in their child's education at home and at school.
Teachers provide frequent feedback to parents through scheduled conferences, weekly written communication and informal contacts.
A sense of community within the school is developed.
Students become positive contributors to their families and communities.
Profile last updated: 03/20/2009

School Zip Statistics:

About This Zipcode (80521)	School Zip (80521)	(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate)	32,713 people	4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree	49%	33%
Population Average Age	23 years old	34 years old
Average Household size	2.4 persons	2.4 persons
Median Household Income	$31,768	$51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household	4.8 rooms	5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure	39 years old	35 years old
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% Owning / % Renting	43% / 57%	66% / 34%