GOODWATER MONTESSORI SCHOOL

www.GoodwaterMontessori.org

Charter School 410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Goodwater Montessori School, located in Georgetown, Texas, is a public charter school that offers a tuition-free Montessori education to students in the surrounding community. By adhering to the Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach where children are encouraged to follow their interests within a "prepared environment." This model focuses on fostering independence, academic mastery, and social-emotional development through hands-on learning, multi-age classrooms, and individualized instruction tailored to each student's specific developmental pace.

Beyond its core academic mission, Goodwater Montessori places a strong emphasis on community engagement and the cultivation of a global mindset. The school seeks to provide a diverse, inclusive environment that prepares students not only for academic success but also to become self-motivated, responsible, and compassionate lifelong learners. By integrating traditional Montessori methodology with public school standards, Goodwater aims to offer an alternative educational experience that empowers students to take an active role in their own education.

410

Total Students

18.6

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

28.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for GOODWATER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	180
Hispanic	158
Black	19
Asian	14
Two or More	33
American Indian	6

White
180 (43.9 %)
Hispanic
158 (38.5 %)
Two or More
33 (8.0 %)
Black
19 (4.6 %)
Asian
14 (3.4 %)
American Indian
6 (1.5 %)

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:	GOODWATER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Phone:	(512)966-5484
Website:	http://www.GoodwaterMontessori.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	88
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 76

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 23

Grade 7 20

Grade 8 18

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for GOODWATER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	76
Kindergarten	46
Grade 1	53
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	36
Grade 6	23
Grade 7	20
Grade 8	18

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for GOODWATER MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	191	46.6%
Male	219	53.4%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th