Ross Montessori School

Charter School 183 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Ross Montessori School, located in Carbondale, Colorado, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. Operating under the philosophy of Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and specialized Montessori materials, the school aims to meet the unique developmental and academic needs of each student, encouraging them to take an active role in their own educational journey.

Beyond traditional academics, Ross Montessori places a significant emphasis on character development and community engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to nurture the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous core subjects. Nestled in the Roaring Fork Valley, the school also leverages its unique location to incorporate outdoor education and environmental stewardship into its culture, seeking to prepare students to be responsible, globally-minded citizens within their local community and beyond.

183

Total Students

9.6

Full-Time Teachers

19.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

38.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ross Montessori School
Demographic	Student Count
White	100
Hispanic	71
Black	4
Asian	2
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

White
100 (54.6%)
Hispanic
71 (38.8%)
Two or More
5 (2.7%)
Black
4 (2.2%)
Asian
2 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.5%)

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:	State Charter School Institute
Phone:	(970)963-7199
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	57
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 6

Kindergarten 15

Grade 1 16

Grade 2 18

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 26

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 14

Grade 8 15