Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes

5140 FREMONT AVE N
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55430

www.jjlegacy.org

Charter School 113 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bright Water Elementary (officially known as Bright Water Montessori) is a public charter school located in the Camden community of North Minneapolis. Serving students from kindergarten through 6th grade, the school is founded on the principles of the Montessori method. This educational approach emphasizes self-directed learning, multi-age classrooms, and a hands-on curriculum that encourages students to develop independence, critical thinking, and a sense of responsibility within their community.

The school is particularly noted for its commitment to "peace education" and academic excellence within a structured, child-centered environment. By utilizing specialized Montessori materials and individualized learning plans, Bright Water aims to cultivate a lifelong love of learning while meeting the diverse cultural and educational needs of its student population. Its location on Fremont Ave N positions it as a significant educational resource for families in the Minneapolis area seeking an alternative to traditional district school models.

113

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes
Demographic	Student Count
White	12
Hispanic	9
Black	80
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
80 (70.8 %)
White
12 (10.6 %)
Two or More
11 (9.7 %)
Hispanic
9 (8.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Legacy of Dr Josie R Johnson Montes
Phone:	(612)302-3410
Website:	http://www.jjlegacy.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	113
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
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

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 18

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 17

Grade 4 13

Grade 5 16

Grade 6 15