Elementary School

  • Grades: 2, 3, 4
  • The elementary school is the heart of the neighborhood. It is a 5-10 walk, and some students bike there. Most of its teachers are from the neighborhood.
  • The building is domestically-scaled. It may be an expanded residence.
  • The school day ends at noon and students return later for sports and other activities.
  • There is a kitchen in the school which serves the neighborhood. Teachers and volunteers help run the kitchen.
  • The neighborhood garden is next to the school.
  • Classes have about 15 students and there are several classes per grade. The school expands as needed.

Example Neighborhood School Proposal – Queensbury, NY

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