Park Road Montessori

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513 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Park Road Montessori, located in the Montclaire neighborhood of Charlotte, North Carolina, is a public magnet school within the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) system. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school is dedicated to the Montessori method of education. This philosophy emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play in an environment designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

The school is well-regarded for its commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive community that mirrors the Montessori approach of educating the "whole child." By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, Park Road allows students to progress at their own pace while developing academic proficiency and social-emotional skills. As a magnet school, it attracts families from across the district who are seeking an alternative, child-centered educational model that balances academic rigor with personal growth and global awareness.

513

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Park Road Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	322
Hispanic	48
Black	71
Asian	48
Two or More	24

White
322 (62.8 %)
Black
71 (13.8 %)
Hispanic
48 (9.4 %)
Asian
48 (9.4 %)
Two or More
24 (4.7 %)

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:	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools
Phone:	(980)343-5830
Website:	http://parkroadmontessorischool.wearecms.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	513
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 73

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 73

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 62

Grade 6 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Park Road Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	73
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	73
Grade 2	71
Grade 3	62
Grade 4	63
Grade 5	62
Grade 6	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Park Road Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	270	52.6%
Male	243	47.4%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)