Lee Montessori PCS

3025 4TH STREET NE
Washington, DC 20017

www.leemontessori.org/

Charter School 286 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Lee Montessori Public Charter School, located in the Brookland neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a tuition-free public charter school that provides an authentic Montessori education. Serving students from early childhood (ages 3–6) through elementary school (grades 1–6), the school is dedicated to fostering independence, self-discipline, and a love for learning. By utilizing the Montessori method, the school emphasizes individualized instruction, multi-age classrooms, and a carefully prepared environment that allows children to progress at their own pace while developing both academic and social-emotional skills.

The school is deeply committed to equity and community, aiming to make high-quality Montessori education accessible to families across D.C. Beyond academics, Lee Montessori focuses on the "whole child," encouraging students to become active participants in their community and responsible citizens. With a focus on hands-on learning materials and a student-led curriculum, the school strives to cultivate a diverse and inclusive environment where students are empowered to think critically and solve problems independently.

286

Total Students

20.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lee Montessori PCS - Brookland
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	22
Black	106
Asian	10
Two or More	24
American Indian	1

White
123 (43.0 %)
Black
106 (37.1 %)
Two or More
24 (8.4 %)
Hispanic
22 (7.7 %)
Asian
10 (3.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Lee Montessori PCS
Phone:	(202)779-9740
Website:	http://www.leemontessori.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	286
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 98

Kindergarten 31

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 34

Grade 5 20

Grade 6 7