Washington Montessori

257 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Montessori, located at 606 Clay Street in Kenner, Louisiana, is a public magnet school that operates under the Jefferson Parish Public School System. The school is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. By providing a prepared environment that encourages student independence and critical thinking, the school aims to foster a love for learning while catering to the unique developmental needs of each child.

The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development. The Montessori curriculum is integrated into the traditional public school framework, offering students a structured yet flexible approach to mastering core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and science. Through this holistic educational model, Washington Montessori strives to equip its students with the foundational skills and self-discipline necessary for long-term academic success and personal growth.

257

Total Students

17.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Washington Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	15
Hispanic	119
Black	118
Asian	4
Two or More	1

Hispanic
119 (46.3 %)
Black
118 (45.9 %)
White
15 (5.8 %)
Asian
4 (1.6 %)
Two or More
1 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Jefferson Parish
Phone:	(504)464-9111
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	257
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.0
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 15

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Washington Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	15
Kindergarten	41
Grade 1	56
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Washington Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	121	47.1%
Male	136	52.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)