Rivendell School

1800 E Prospect Road, Fort Collins, CO, 80525-0805 - View a map of this schoolMap

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Founded in 1976, Rivendell School is Ft. Collins's oldest private secular school operating as a nonprofit organization. The Rivendell philosophy is intended to develop the learning and social skills that will benefit children through the rest of their lives. The Rivendell teaching staff is an energetic creative group of teachers. Many hold advanced degrees in education and child development. Rivendell provides a supportive and secure environment for children to learn and grow fostered by a staff that knows each child and their family by name. Families feel like they are part of a community, not lost in a crowd. At Rivendell, the focus is on academic excellence and personal challenge, not on test scores. Students work with their teachers and with other students on topics until they have learned the material....

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School Overview:

 
Rivendell School
School Type Alternative School
School Membership(s) Other school association(s)
Religious Affiliation Nonsectarian
Grades Offered Grades Prekindergarten - 6
County Larimer County, CO
Student Body
Total Students 186 students
Student Body Type Co-ed
This School
(CO) School Avg.
% Students of Color 11% 20%
Students by Grade
Pre-K - 58 students
Kind - 27 students
Grade 1 - 17 students
Grade 2 - 20 students
Grade 3 - 14 students
Grade 4 - 23 students
Grade 5 - 17 students
Grade 6 - 10 students
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers 16 teachers
This School
(CO) School Avg.
Teacher : Student Ratio 1:11 * 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

School Notes:

  • Founded in 1976, Rivendell School is Ft. Collins's oldest private secular school operating as a nonprofit organization. The Rivendell philosophy is intended to develop the learning and social skills that will benefit children through the rest of their lives. The Rivendell teaching staff is an energetic creative group of teachers. Many hold advanced degrees in education and child development. Rivendell provides a supportive and secure environment for children to learn and grow fostered by a staff that knows each child and their family by name. Families feel like they are part of a community, not lost in a crowd. At Rivendell, the focus is on academic excellence and personal challenge, not on test scores. Students work with their teachers and with other students on topics until they have learned the material.
  • Profile last updated: 01/30/2007

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About This Zipcode (80525)
School Zip (80525)
(CO) State Average
Population (Approximate) 42,522 people 4,301,072 people
% (age 25+) w/College Degree 56% 33%
Population Average Age 34 years old 34 years old
Average Household size 2.5 persons 2.4 persons
Median Household Income $53,422 $51,174
Avg. # of Rooms in Household 6.1 rooms 5.7 rooms
Median Age of Housing Structure 25 years old 35 years old
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Zipcode (80525)


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% Owning / % Renting 67% / 33% 66% / 34%

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