Morehead Montessori

www.morehead.dpsnc.net/

278 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Morehead Montessori Magnet Elementary School, located in the historic Morehead Hill neighborhood of Durham, North Carolina, serves as a specialized public school within the Durham Public Schools system. The school is dedicated to the Montessori method, an educational approach characterized by multi-age classrooms, student-led inquiry, and a hands-on learning environment. By emphasizing independence, critical thinking, and social-emotional development, the school fosters a unique atmosphere where students are encouraged to progress at their own pace while mastering core academic subjects.

As a magnet school, Morehead Montessori attracts families from across the district who are seeking an alternative to traditional instructional models. The school’s curriculum is designed to integrate academic rigor with the cultivation of a peaceful, inclusive community. Because of its location in a residential area and its distinct educational philosophy, the school acts as a focal point for families who value a structured yet flexible approach to primary education, aiming to prepare students to be lifelong learners and responsible global citizens.

278

Total Students

19.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Morehead Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	136
Hispanic	46
Black	55
Asian	12
Two or More	29

White
136 (48.9%)
Black
55 (19.8%)
Hispanic
46 (16.5%)
Two or More
29 (10.4%)
Asian
12 (4.3%)

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:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3954
Website:	http://www.morehead.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	278
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	275
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

Pre-Kindergarten 32

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 33