EAST FORT WORTH MONTESSORI ACADEMY

www.efwma.org

Charter School 175 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

East Fort Worth Montessori Academy (EFWMA) is a public charter school located in Fort Worth, Texas, that serves students from Pre-Kindergarten through sixth grade. The academy distinguishes itself by integrating the specialized Montessori philosophy into a public education framework. By emphasizing self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play, the school aims to cultivate a supportive environment where children can develop at their own pace while mastering essential academic and social skills.

The school is deeply committed to academic excellence and character development, utilizing the Montessori method to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. Because it is a public charter school, it operates with a focus on accessibility, providing a unique alternative to traditional classroom settings for the local community. Through its structured curriculum and dedicated faculty, EFWMA strives to prepare its students not only for middle school success but also to become responsible, engaged citizens in their broader community.

175

Total Students

17.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EAST FORT WORTH MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	74
Black	77
Two or More	8

Black
77 (44.0 %)
Hispanic
74 (42.3 %)
White
16 (9.1 %)
Two or More
8 (4.6 %)

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:	EAST FORT WORTH MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Phone:	(817)496-3003
Website:	http://www.efwma.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	175
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	102
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 40

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 27

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 17