ROSENTHAL MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Rapides Parish school district, located in Alexandria, LA with about 387 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School, located on Monroe Street in Alexandria, Louisiana, serves as a distinctive public educational option within the Rapides Parish School District. As a dedicated Montessori institution, the school departs from traditional lecture-based instruction, instead emphasizing a student-centered approach. The curriculum is designed to foster independence, self-discipline, and a love for learning by allowing children to engage with hands-on, tactile materials in multi-age classrooms. This method encourages students to progress at their own pace, building both academic mastery and social responsibility within a structured yet flexible environment.

Beyond its academic focus, Rosenthal Montessori is deeply integrated into the local Alexandria community, prioritizing the development of the "whole child"—encompassing social, emotional, and physical growth alongside core subjects like math, language arts, and science. The school is known for creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to collaborate and take ownership of their personal learning journeys. By utilizing the Montessori philosophy, Rosenthal aims to provide a unique educational foundation that prepares its elementary students for long-term success and critical thinking in their future academic endeavors.

For more information, contact Rosenthal Montessori Elementary School at (318) 442-5791 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.