COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI ACADEMY

5852 EHREN CUTOFF
LAND O LAKES, FL 34639

WWW.CMCSMONTESSORI.COM

Charter School 357 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Countryside Montessori Academy is a public charter school located in Land O' Lakes, Florida, operating under the jurisdiction of the Pasco County School District. As a Montessori-based institution, the school follows the educational philosophy developed by Maria Montessori, which emphasizes self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play in specially prepared environments. The curriculum is designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace within multi-age classrooms.

Because it is a public charter school, Countryside Montessori Academy provides this specialized pedagogical approach tuition-free while adhering to state educational standards and district policies. The school serves the local Pasco County community by offering an alternative to traditional classroom models, focusing on the holistic development of the child—socially, emotionally, and academically. Families interested in the school’s specific programs, enrollment procedures, or academic calendar can find comprehensive details through the official Pasco County Schools website.

357

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

1.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for COUNTRYSIDE MONTESSORI ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	92
Black	14
Asian	42
Two or More	36
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
170 (47.6%)
Hispanic
92 (25.8%)
Asian
42 (11.8%)
Two or More
36 (10.1%)
Black
14 (3.9%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	PASCO
Phone:	(813)996-0991
Website:	http://WWW.CMCSMONTESSORI.COM
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	3
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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

Grade 1 48

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 42

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 33