ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL

7A WILLIAMS ST
ST AUGUSTINE, FL 32084

www.stamontessori.org/

Charter School 133 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

St. Augustine Public Montessori School (SAPMS) is a tuition-free public charter school located in the historic heart of St. Augustine, Florida. Serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade, the school distinguishes itself by applying the pedagogical principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori within a public education framework. The curriculum emphasizes multi-age classrooms, hands-on learning materials, and a student-centered approach designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.

As a public charter, SAPMS is committed to providing an inclusive environment that prepares students to be responsible, engaged citizens. By prioritizing individualized instruction, the school encourages students to progress at their own pace while participating in a collaborative community. The school’s philosophy focuses not only on academic excellence but also on the social and emotional development of each child, aiming to equip them with the tools necessary for success in secondary education and beyond.

133

Total Students

1.0

Full-Time Teachers

133.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

5.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. AUGUSTINE PUBLIC MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	89
Hispanic	30
Asian	1
Two or More	13

White
89 (66.9%)
Hispanic
30 (22.6%)
Two or More
13 (9.8%)
Asian
1 (0.8%)

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:	ST. JOHNS
Phone:	(904)342-5350
Website:	http://www.stamontessori.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	133
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	133.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
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 19

Grade 1 25

Grade 2 24

Grade 3 20

Grade 4 18

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 5