MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY

Charter School 182 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Magnolia Montessori Academy, located in Lakeland, Florida, operates as a specialized public charter school serving students from kindergarten through the eighth grade. By utilizing the Montessori philosophy, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach that focuses on fostering independence, critical thinking, and a hands-on learning experience. The curriculum is designed to support the development of the "whole child," blending traditional academic subjects with an environment that encourages self-directed study and social responsibility.

As part of the Polk County Public Schools district, the academy provides a unique educational alternative that prioritizes individual pacing and mixed-age classroom settings. By adhering to the Montessori method, the school aims to cultivate a love for learning in a structured yet flexible atmosphere, preparing students for success in both their secondary education and beyond. Families interested in the academy’s specific enrollment policies or instructional calendar can find additional resources and updates through the district’s official website.

182

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	34
Black	11
Asian	4
Two or More	11
Pacific Islander	1

White
121 (66.5%)
Hispanic
34 (18.7%)
Black
11 (6.0%)
Two or More
11 (6.0%)
Asian
4 (2.2%)
Pacific Islander
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:	POLK
Phone:	(863)797-4991
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	182
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	13
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 26

Grade 1 24

Grade 2 20

Grade 3 28

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 16

Grade 7 15

Grade 8 12

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	26
Grade 1	24
Grade 2	20
Grade 3	28
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	16
Grade 7	15
Grade 8	12

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MAGNOLIA MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	96	52.7%
Male	86	47.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)