Montessori at Franklin Elementary

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181 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Montessori at Franklin, located in Rochester, Minnesota, is a public magnet school that operates under the Rochester Public Schools district. The school distinguishes itself by utilizing the Montessori method, an educational approach focused on student-centered learning, hands-on exploration, and multi-age classrooms. By fostering an environment where children work at their own pace with specialized materials, the school aims to cultivate independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its diverse student body.

As part of the Rochester Public Schools system, the institution emphasizes community involvement and academic rigor while adhering to the unique philosophy of Maria Montessori. The school serves elementary-aged students and provides a structured yet flexible curriculum that encourages children to pursue their natural interests within a supportive community. Through its commitment to this specialized pedagogical model, Montessori at Franklin offers a distinct alternative to traditional classroom settings, focusing on the holistic development of each student’s social, emotional, and academic potential.

181

Total Students

10.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Montessori at Franklin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	6
Black	22
Asian	11
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

White
121 (66.9 %)
Black
22 (12.2 %)
Two or More
20 (11.0 %)
Asian
11 (6.1 %)
Hispanic
6 (3.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	ROCHESTER PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(507)328-3300
Website:	http://montessori.rochesterschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	181
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
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 33

Grade 1 31

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 29

Grade 4 31

Grade 5 26

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Montessori at Franklin Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	33
Grade 1	31
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	29
Grade 4	31
Grade 5	26

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Montessori at Franklin Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	82	45.3%
Male	99	54.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)