School Facts
School Type
Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-Kindergarten
Students By Grade
Student Body
Total Students
74 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
% Students of Color
14%
State avg.: 28%
Academics & Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
2 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
37:1
National avg.: 11:1
Tuition & Acceptance Rate
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
School Notes
- The Stork's Nest Child Academy is designed to teach those developmentally appropriate skills that are necessary for the child to succeed at a higher level of learning through a structured environment.
- Our philosophy is to make learning so exciting that it will be enjoyed to the fullest.
- Our goal is to give the child a good self image and confidence in his/her ability to succeed at new experiences and challenges.
- The Stork's Nest Child Academy is designed to teach those developmentally appropriate skills that are necessary for the child to succeed at a higher level of learning through a structured environment.
- Our philosophy is to make learning so exciting that it will be enjoyed to the fullest.
- Our goal is to give the child a good self image and confidence in his/her ability to succeed at new experiences and challenges.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
Frequently Asked Questions
When is the application deadline for The Stork's Nest Child Academy - Smithfield?
The application deadline for The Stork's Nest Child Academy - Smithfield is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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