Eac Montessori School vs. Ithaca Waldorf School
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School Overview
Overview
The mission of our school is to inspire the development of children toward becoming independent, responsible, contributing individuals, in a safe, supportive, culturally diverse environment that gives them the freedom to explore, cooperate, create, and become.
In doing so we strive for the child to become one who seeks a personal vision, who uses their talents and skills to enrich individual and community life.
We educate children in an atmosphere which promotes respect and dignity for themselves, for others, and for the world in which we live.
The Montessori approach to education is a holistic one, offering not only a rigorous academic curriculum but addressing as well the spiritual, emotional, physical, and social needs of the child.
We celebrate meaningful traditions. We honor the sanctity of each person's spirit.
Ithaca Waldorf School serves 66 students in grades Prekindergarten-7, is a member of the State or regional independent school association and the Waldorf Early Childhood Association of North America.
The student:teacher of Ithaca Waldorf School is 7:1 and the school's religious affiliation is Nonsectarian.
Grades Offered
PK-8
PK-7
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
All kinds of learning differences supported
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Year Founded
1979
2008
Students Body
Total Students
219 students
66 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
18%
9%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
33
11
Kindergarten Students
22
5
Grade 1 Students
21
3
Grade 2 Students
27
8
Grade 3 Students
25
2
Grade 4 Students
25
10
Grade 5 Students
27
6
Grade 6 Students
12
5
Grade 7 Students
14
8
Grade 8 Students
13
8
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
10 teachers
% Faculty with Advance Degree
33%
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Average Class Size
24
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Teacher : Student Ratio
1:9
1:7
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
% on Financial Aid
15%
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Acceptance Rate
95%
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Admissions Director
LIsa R. Smith
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