WASHINGTON MONTESSORI

277 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Washington Montessori, located in the Academy neighborhood of St. Louis, Missouri, operates as a magnet school within the St. Louis Public School District. Serving students from preschool through eighth grade, the school is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes individualized learning, independence, and hands-on discovery. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, the school aims to cultivate a self-directed environment where students can progress at their own pace while developing both academic mastery and essential life skills.

Beyond its core curriculum, Washington Montessori fosters a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages critical thinking and collaborative problem-solving. The school places a strong emphasis on social-emotional development and the "prepared environment," a cornerstone of the Montessori method designed to inspire curiosity and respect for others. As a public magnet program, it attracts families seeking an alternative, child-centered approach to education that balances traditional academic standards with a focus on holistic student growth.

277

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

96.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for WASHINGTON MONTESSORI
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Black	271
Asian	1

Black
271 (97.8 %)
White
5 (1.8 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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:	ST. LOUIS CITY
Phone:	(314)361-0432
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	277
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
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 77

Kindergarten 43

Grade 1 40

Grade 2 25

Grade 3 35

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 31