Great Work Montessori

Jefferson County School District No. R-1

5300 WEST CENTER AVENUE
LAKEWOOD, CO 80226

Charter School 260 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Great Work Montessori, located at 5300 West Center Avenue in Lakewood, Colorado, is a public charter school that provides an authentic Montessori education for students from preschool through eighth grade. Dedicated to the philosophy of Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes student-led learning, hands-on discovery, and the cultivation of independence. The campus environment is designed to foster both academic excellence and social-emotional growth, encouraging students to become self-motivated learners who are deeply engaged with their community and their environment.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to a "prepared environment," where multi-age classrooms allow students to progress at their own pace while learning from and collaborating with their peers. By integrating rigorous core academics with practical life skills and creative exploration, Great Work Montessori aims to develop the whole child. Its location in Lakewood serves a diverse student body, offering families in the area a unique public alternative that prioritizes critical thinking, respect, and a lifelong love of learning.

260

Total Students

12.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Great Work Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	70
Black	2
Asian	5
Two or More	24
American Indian	2

White
157 (60.4 %)
Hispanic
70 (26.9 %)
Two or More
24 (9.2 %)
Asian
5 (1.9 %)
Black
2 (0.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson County School District No. R-1
Phone:	(720)588-2207
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	260
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.3
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 55

Kindergarten 27

Grade 1 23

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 26

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 25

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 12