MONUMENT VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL

MONUMENT VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL is a public charter elementary school that is part of the State Charter School Institute school district, located in FRUITA, CO with about 39 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 2 teachers, MONUMENT VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

MONUMENT VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL, located in Fruita, Colorado, is a public charter school that operates under the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori. The school is designed to foster independence, curiosity, and a love for learning by providing a child-centered environment. It emphasizes individualized pacing, allowing students to engage with hands-on materials and self-directed work cycles that cater to their unique developmental needs and academic strengths.

As a charter institution, the school is part of the public school system but maintains a unique curriculum and operational structure focused on the Montessori method. It serves students in the Fruita area by combining traditional core subjects with practical life skills, sensorial exploration, and collaborative social development. The school’s approach encourages students to become active participants in their education, aiming to cultivate well-rounded, thoughtful, and community-minded individuals within a supportive and structured classroom setting.

For more information, contact MONUMENT VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL at (719) 334-2558 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

433 E ASPEN AVE
FRUITA, CO 81521-9053
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MONUMENT VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL is a public Charter school in FRUITA, CO with about 39 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
New
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
State Charter School Institute
Total Students:
39
Teachers:
2.41
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 39 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending MONUMENT VIEW MONTESSORI CHARTER SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 85% of the student body.

White
84.6%
Hispanic/Latino
7.7%
Two or more races
7.7%

Female
53.8%
Male
46.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.