Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix

Khalsa Montessori Elementary Schools (4360)

www.khalsamontessori.org

Charter School 118 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Khalsa Montessori Elementary School, located in the heart of Phoenix, is a private educational institution that adheres strictly to the authentic Montessori philosophy. Serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade, the school creates a structured yet nurturing environment designed to foster independence, self-discipline, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the school allows students to progress at their own pace, with an emphasis on hands-on materials that translate abstract concepts into tangible, academic mastery.

Beyond its core Montessori curriculum, the school is known for its holistic approach to child development, which includes a strong focus on community, character building, and social responsibility. The Phoenix campus emphasizes a "prepared environment" where students are encouraged to engage in critical thinking, collaborative projects, and creative expression. By maintaining a balance between rigorous academics and the individual needs of each child, Khalsa Montessori aims to cultivate well-rounded, confident students who are prepared to transition successfully to higher levels of education.

118

Total Students

14.3

Full-Time Teachers

8.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Khalsa Montessori Elementary School - Phoenix
Demographic	Student Count
White	59
Hispanic	28
Black	4
Asian	4
Two or More	20
American Indian	3

White
59 (50.0%)
Hispanic
28 (23.7%)
Two or More
20 (16.9%)
Black
4 (3.4%)
Asian
4 (3.4%)
American Indian
3 (2.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Khalsa Montessori Elementary Schools (4360)
Phone:	(602)252-3759
Website:	http://www.khalsamontessori.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	118
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
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 19

Grade 1 26

Grade 2 28

Grade 3 14

Grade 4 16

Grade 5 7

Grade 6 8