CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI

www.cypressjunction.org

Charter School 196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Cypress Junction Montessori is a public charter school located in Winter Haven, Florida, that serves students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the educational philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that encourages independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized, hands-on learning materials, the school aims to create an environment where children can progress at their own pace, fostering both academic growth and social-emotional development.

As a tuition-free public charter school, Cypress Junction Montessori integrates state-mandated curriculum standards with the traditional Montessori method. The school focuses on cultivating a supportive community where students take an active role in their education, often working on projects that emphasize collaboration, self-discipline, and global responsibility. By prioritizing individualized instruction and a peaceful, structured classroom environment, the school seeks to prepare its students to become well-rounded, proactive members of their community.

196

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	35
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	8

White
135 (68.9 %)
Hispanic
35 (17.9 %)
Black
15 (7.7 %)
Two or More
8 (4.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)

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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)259-1490
Website:	http://www.cypressjunction.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.1
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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

Kindergarten 24

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 24

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 22

Grade 8 17

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	24
Grade 1	26
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	20
Grade 4	23
Grade 5	24
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	22
Grade 8	17

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CYPRESS JUNCTION MONTESSORI
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	94	48%
Male	102	52%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)