Peabody Montessori Elementary School

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Peabody Montessori Elementary School, located on 3rd Street in Alexandria, Louisiana, serves as a specialized public educational institution within the Rapides Parish School System. By utilizing the Montessori method, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach to learning that encourages independence, hands-on exploration, and self-paced academic growth. The curriculum is designed to foster both cognitive and social-emotional development, providing students with a structured yet flexible environment where they can pursue their individual interests while mastering core subjects.

Beyond its academic focus, Peabody Montessori is known for cultivating a tight-knit school community that values critical thinking and respect for others. By integrating traditional educational standards with Montessori philosophy—such as multi-age classrooms and specialized learning materials—the school aims to prepare children for lifelong learning. It stands as a notable choice for families in the Alexandria area seeking an alternative pedagogical model that prioritizes the unique potential of every student.

466

Total Students

29.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	17
Black	254
Two or More	16

Black
254 (54.5%)
White
179 (38.4%)
Hispanic
17 (3.6%)
Two or More
16 (3.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Rapides Parish
Phone:	(318)442-5012
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	293
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 40

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 60

Grade 6 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	40
Kindergarten	64
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	65
Grade 4	64
Grade 5	60
Grade 6	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Peabody Montessori Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	224	48.1%
Male	242	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)