Willowwind School vs. Montessori School Of Iowa City
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School Overview
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Overview
Willowwind School is a joyful learning community where children develop their unique potential through child-led inquiry.
Willowwind offers an independent, progressive elementary school experience with a Montessori based preschool program for children ages 3 through 12.
The school was founded in 1972 by a group of educators and parents to provide an innovative approach to education for the Iowa City community.
We believe that children learn best in an atmosphere that provides security, continuity, and high expectations.
A low student-teacher ratio allows teachers to establish informed, caring relationships with students and to meet the specific educational and social needs of each child.
The Montessori School of Iowa city is a school which follows the Montessori educational principles of providing child-directed, individualized, hands-on learning within an environment especially prepared to meet the developmental needs of the two- to 12-years-old.
The school seeks to educate the whole child by meeting the social, intellectual and emotional needs of each individual; to foster student self-respect through experiencing success and independence; and to generate a sense of community among children, teachers, families, and school.
Grades Offered
PK-6
PK-6
Blue Ribbon School
No
No
Offers Post-Graduate Year
No
No
Learning Difference Programs
Yes
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Learning Programs Supported
Through coordination with Grant Wood AEA and ICCSD
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Year Founded
1972
1962
Students Body
Total Students
111 students
119 students
Student Body Type
Co-ed
Co-ed
% Students of Color
11%
63%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Nursery Students
-
12
Pre-K Students
38
52
Kindergarten Students
12
20
Grade 1 Students
16
10
Grade 2 Students
12
10
Grade 3 Students
10
10
Grade 4 Students
9
5
Grade 5 Students
8
-
Grade 6 Students
6
-
Academics and Faculty
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
1 teacher
% Faculty with Advance Degree
50%
12%
Average Class Size
14
20
Teacher : Student Ratio
1:12
1:119
Classroom Dress Code
Casual
Casual
Finances and Admission
Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
None / Rolling
Tuition Notes
Sliding Scale K-6th grade tuition. Limited need based financial assistance may be available through separate application.
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% on Financial Aid
10%
10%
Acceptance Rate
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100%
Admissions Director
Rachel Butler
Cindy Kuehl
Admissions Associate
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Judy Rouse
Extracurriculars
Total Extra-curric.Total Extracurriculars
7
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Extra-curric.Extracurriculars
Band, Chess Club, Creative Movement, Lego League, Running Club, Spanish, Theater
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