MONTESSORI PEAKS CHARTER ACADEMY
MONTESSORI PEAKS CHARTER ACADEMY is a public charter elementary school that is part of the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 school district, located in LITTLETON, CO with about 528 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 23 teachers, MONTESSORI PEAKS CHARTER ACADEMY has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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.
MONTESSORI PEAKS CHARTER ACADEMY (MPCA) is a tuition-free public charter school located in Littleton, Colorado, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is deeply committed to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes child-centered learning, independence, and the development of the whole child. By utilizing mixed-age classrooms, students are encouraged to work at their own pace, fostering a collaborative environment where younger children learn from older peers and older students solidify their knowledge by mentoring others.
The academic program at MPCA is designed to be rigorous yet flexible, focusing on hands-on materials and individualized lesson plans that cater to diverse learning styles. Beyond core academics, the school places a strong value on community, character development, and social-emotional growth. As a charter school, it maintains a unique partnership with families, encouraging active parental involvement to support the school’s mission of preparing students to become self-motivated, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to society.
For more information, contact MONTESSORI PEAKS CHARTER ACADEMY at (303) 972-2627 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
LITTLETON, CO 80123-3535
(303) 972-2627
MONTESSORI PEAKS CHARTER ACADEMY is a public Charter school in LITTLETON, CO with about 528 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
Jefferson County School District No. R-1 - District:
- Jefferson County School District No. R-1
- Total Students:
- 528
- Teachers:
- 23.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* 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.
School Demographics for 528 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending MONTESSORI PEAKS CHARTER ACADEMY is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 78.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 12.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Asian
- 3.8%
- Black or African American
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.8%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.9%
- Male
- 52.1%
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.