CORNERSTONE MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY

Located at 1611 Ames Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary operates as an active, independent charter school district serving the Minneapolis–St. Paul–Bloomington metropolitan region. Positioned within a vibrant large-city setting, this single-school district serves as its own local education agency for federal programs, focusing dedicated resources directly into its single learning environment. Designed to nurture young learners during critical early stages of child development, the school delivers a tailored curriculum spanning from Kindergarten through 6th grade.

The district fosters an intimate and diverse educational community, maintaining a total enrollment of 132 students across its grade levels, with balanced class cohorts ranging from 16 to 22 pupils per grade. The student body mirrors the rich multicultural fabric of the surrounding urban area, comprising 48 White students, 27 Hispanic students, 23 Black students, 21 students of two or more races, and 13 Asian students, with an almost even gender split of 67 female and 65 male learners. To support this close-knit student body, Cornerstone Montessori Elementary maintains an exceptionally strong staffing infrastructure consisting of nearly 58 full-time equivalent staff members. This includes over 21 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 15 instructional aides, and close to 22 dedicated support staff, ensuring a low student-to-staff ratio and comprehensive individual care for every child.