The Fraser-Woods School
School Notes Overview:
Founded in 1968 as Newtown Montessori School. The Fraser-Woods School is accredited by the Connecticut Association of Independent Schools (CAIS) and approved by the state. A member of the Educational Review Board and Montessori Schools of Connecticut and affiliated with the American Montessori Society (AMS). ...
School Overview:
The Fraser-Woods School |
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| School Type | Montessori School | |
| School Membership(s) |
American Montessori Society (AMS) National Association of Independent Schools |
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| Religious Affiliation | Nonsectarian | |
| Grades Offered | Grades Nursery/Preschool - 8 | |
| Year Founded | 1968 | |
| County | Fairfield County, CT | |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Students | 190 students | |
| Student Body Type | Co-ed | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| % Students of Color | 5% | 19% |
| Students by Grade | ||
| Nursery - 16 students | ||
| Pre-K - 58 students | ||
| Kind - 28 students | ||
| Grade 1 - 19 students | ||
| Grade 2 - 17 students | ||
| Grade 3 - 13 students | ||
| Grade 4 - 15 students | ||
| Grade 5 - 14 students | ||
| Grade 6 - 12 students | ||
| Grade 7 - 11 students | ||
| Grade 8 - 3 students | ||
| Academics and Faculty | ||
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers | |
This School |
(CT) School Avg. |
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| Teacher : Student Ratio | 1:12 | * Ntl. Public School Avg. » 1:16 |
| School Days in Calendar Year | 170 days | 180 days |
| Hours in School Day for Students | 6 hours | 6 hours |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| Admission Deadline | None / Rolling | |
| Head of School | Myriam Woods | |
| Admissions Director | Alison Kistner | |
School Notes:
- The mission of The Fraser-Woods School is to balance challenging academics with a nurturing environment that propels each individual's infinite curiosity into a student's pursuit of discovery and imagination, encouraging moral and social responsibility and fostering compassionate, self-confident, joyful citizens of the world.
- Profile last updated: 09/23/2008
In the News:
- Daria Musk Will Be Co-Headlining With Her Mom At Flagpole Radio Cafe (Newtown Bee)
posted on May 14, 2009 at 06:34:11 pm
Newtown's Daria Musk is going straight from rubbing elbows and performing among some of the world's top musicians, back to perform in her home state, and then to the stage of her own hometown hall where she will co-headline with her mom – all in the space of a few weeks.
School Zip Statistics:
| About This Zipcode (06470) | School Zip (06470) |
(CT) State Average |
| Population (Approximate) | 14,709 people | 3,405,565 people |
| % (age 25+) w/College Degree | 57% | 41% |
| Population Average Age | 38 years old | 37 years old |
| Average Household size | 2.8 persons | 2.4 persons |
| Median Household Income | $91,126 | $56,323 |
| Avg. # of Rooms in Household | 7.6 rooms | 5.6 rooms |
| Median Age of Housing Structure | 40 years old | 48 years old |
| Median Value of Housing Unit Zipcode (06470) |
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| % Owning / % Renting | 92% / 8% | 64% / 36% |
School Map:
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