Lirio Montessori

Charter School 12 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

Lirio Montessori is a public charter school located in the Phillips neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Serving a diverse student population, the school is founded on the principles of the Montessori method, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the school aims to foster student independence, social responsibility, and a lifelong love of learning within a structured yet flexible educational environment.

As a community-focused institution, Lirio Montessori places a strong emphasis on cultural inclusivity and the development of the "whole child." The curriculum is designed to balance rigorous academic standards with the cultivation of critical thinking skills and emotional intelligence. By maintaining a supportive environment that encourages curiosity and individual growth, the school strives to prepare its students not only for future academic success but also to become active, empathetic participants in their community.

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lirio Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	10

Hispanic
10 (83.3 %)
White
2 (16.7 %)

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:	Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch
Phone:	(612)293-5314
Website:	http://wildflowerschools.org/mn/lirio/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	12
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 4

Kindergarten 8