BORDER STAR MONTESSORI

288 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Border Star Montessori, located in the historic Waldo neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is a public magnet school serving students in Pre-Kindergarten through 6th grade. As part of the Kansas City Public Schools (KCPS) district, it stands out for its commitment to the Montessori educational philosophy. This method emphasizes student-led learning, hands-on activities, and multi-age classrooms, allowing children to progress at their own pace within a carefully prepared environment that fosters both academic mastery and social-emotional growth.

Beyond its core curriculum, Border Star is known for its strong sense of community and its integration of the arts and nature into daily instruction. The school prioritizes creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to become independent, critical thinkers and responsible citizens. By combining the structure of the Montessori model with the inclusivity of the public school system, Border Star offers a unique educational alternative for families in the Kansas City area looking for a student-centered approach to learning.

288

Total Students

22.8

Full-Time Teachers

12.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BORDER STAR MONTESSORI
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	14
Black	108
Asian	3
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	9

White
140 (48.6 %)
Black
108 (37.5 %)
Hispanic
14 (4.9 %)
Two or More
13 (4.5 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	KANSAS CITY 33
Phone:	(816)418-5150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
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 100

Kindergarten 37

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 23

Grade 5 14

Grade 6 2