MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE

1650 GABALDON DR. N.W.
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87104

Charter School 219 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Montessori of the Rio Grande (MRG) is a public charter school located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, that serves students in grades K-8. The school is rooted in the philosophy of Maria Montessori, emphasizing an individualized approach to education that encourages student independence, self-directed learning, and a deep respect for the child’s natural developmental process. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, the school creates a community-focused environment where students can progress at their own pace while developing both academic competency and personal responsibility.

The school places a strong emphasis on integrating a rigorous Montessori curriculum with the New Mexico state standards. Beyond academics, MRG focuses on fostering the "whole child," incorporating social-emotional learning and an appreciation for the local community and environment. By maintaining a tuition-free, public charter model, the school provides an alternative educational choice for families seeking a hands-on, prepared learning environment that prioritizes curiosity, critical thinking, and collaborative citizenship.

219

Total Students

18.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE
Demographic	Student Count
White	97
Hispanic	85
Black	3
Asian	15
Two or More	8
American Indian	11

White
97 (44.3%)
Hispanic
85 (38.8%)
Asian
15 (6.8%)
American Indian
11 (5.0%)
Two or More
8 (3.7%)
Black
3 (1.4%)

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:	ALBUQUERQUE
Phone:	(505)842-5993
Website:	http://mrgcharter.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	219
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	31
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 35

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 36

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	35
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	37
Grade 3	38
Grade 4	38
Grade 5	36

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MONTESSORI OF THE RIO GRANDE
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	98	44.7%
Male	121	55.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)