Barron Area Montessori School

www.barronmontessori.org

Charter School 44 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

The Barron Area Montessori School (BAMS), located in Barron, Wisconsin, is a public charter school that offers a specialized educational approach based on the Montessori method. Serving students in the Barron Area School District, the school emphasizes a child-centered curriculum that encourages independence, self-directed learning, and hands-on exploration. By fostering a prepared environment, BAMS aims to nurture the social, emotional, and academic development of each student, allowing them to progress at their own pace within multi-age classrooms.

The school is dedicated to the core Montessori philosophy, which values the development of the "whole child" while promoting community and global responsibility. As a public charter institution, BAMS integrates these unique pedagogical practices into the broader framework of the public school system, providing families in the region with an alternative educational option that prioritizes critical thinking and individualized instruction. Through its commitment to a collaborative atmosphere, the school strives to create a supportive foundation for lifelong learning.

Total Students

3.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Barron Area Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	40
Hispanic	2
Asian	1
Two or More	1

White
40 (90.9 %)
Hispanic
2 (4.5 %)
Asian
1 (2.3 %)
Two or More
1 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Barron Area School District
Phone:	(715)357-3263
Website:	http://www.barronmontessori.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	25
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 13

Kindergarten 9

Grade 1 3

Grade 2 7

Grade 3 6

Grade 4 2

Grade 5 4