LA TIERRA MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES

659 ROADRUNNER RD
OHKAY OWINGEH, NM 87566

Charter School 92 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

La Tierra Montessori School of the Arts and Sciences, located in Española, New Mexico, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–8. Grounded in the educational philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, the curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of each child while encouraging hands-on exploration and collaborative discovery.

Beyond its core academic program, La Tierra distinguishes itself through a strong focus on the integration of arts and sciences into the daily experience. The school aims to cultivate well-rounded individuals by providing a nurturing environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with their community and the natural world. With its specific focus on the Montessori method within a public charter framework, the school serves as a distinct educational alternative for families in the Española area seeking a personalized, interdisciplinary approach to education.

Total Students

6.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LA TIERRA MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	71
Two or More	1
American Indian	15

Hispanic
71 (77.2 %)
American Indian
15 (16.3 %)
White
5 (5.4 %)
Two or More
1 (1.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	LA TIERRA MONTESSORI SCHOOL OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES
Phone:	(505)852-0200
Website:	http://montessorilatierra.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	92
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	6.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
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 10

Grade 1 11

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 9

Grade 4 11

Grade 5 12

Grade 6 11

Grade 7 9

Grade 8 12