ERWIN MONTESSORI

Erwin Montessori is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Guilford County Schools school district, located in Greensboro, NC with about 306 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Erwin Montessori has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Erwin Montessori, located at 3012 East Bessemer Avenue in Greensboro, North Carolina, is a public magnet school within the Guilford County Schools district. The school is dedicated to the Montessori philosophy, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play in specially prepared environments. By focusing on the "whole child," Erwin Montessori strives to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning in its diverse student body, catering to families who seek an alternative to the traditional classroom model.

The school’s curriculum is designed to support individual development at every stage, allowing students to progress at their own pace within multi-age classrooms. Beyond academics, Erwin Montessori places a strong emphasis on character development, community building, and personal responsibility. By integrating the Montessori method into a public school setting, the institution aims to provide an accessible, high-quality educational experience that prepares students to become thoughtful, engaged, and self-motivated members of their community.

For more information, contact Erwin Montessori at (336) 370-8151 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.