INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE

(407)654-2045

www.montessoriwgc.com/

Charter School 717 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Innovation Montessori Ocoee (IMO) is a public charter school located in Ocoee, Florida, that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under a Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, self-motivation, and a love for learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized, hands-on materials, IMO aims to nurture the social, emotional, and academic development of each child, encouraging them to progress at their own pace within a prepared environment.

The school is deeply committed to the core principles of the Montessori method, which prioritizes the development of the "whole child" while promoting global citizenship and critical thinking skills. Beyond its traditional Montessori instruction, the school offers a community-focused atmosphere that encourages parent involvement and collaborative learning. By bridging the gap between individualized discovery and standardized academic expectations, Innovation Montessori Ocoee strives to prepare its students not only for high school transition but for long-term personal and academic success.

717

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

26.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	237
Black	70
Asian	47
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

White
300 (41.8 %)
Hispanic
237 (33.1 %)
Black
70 (9.8 %)
Two or More
56 (7.8 %)
Asian
47 (6.6 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.7 %)
American Indian
2 (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:	No
District:	ORANGE
Phone:	(407)654-2045
Website:	http://www.montessoriwgc.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	717
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	152
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	35

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 75

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	86
Grade 2	88
Grade 3	85
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	75
Grade 7	81
Grade 8	81

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for INNOVATION MONTESSORI OCOEE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	362	50.5%
Male	355	49.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)