MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1730 MONTANO RD NW
ALBUQUERQUE, NM 87107

www.tmesnm.com

Charter School 452 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

The Montessori Elementary School (TMES), located on Montano Rd NW in Albuquerque, is a public charter school that provides an educational environment based on the principles developed by Dr. Maria Montessori. The school is dedicated to fostering independence, self-motivation, and a lifelong love of learning in students. By utilizing mixed-age classrooms, TMES allows children to learn at their own pace, moving through a curriculum that emphasizes hands-on materials, personalized instruction, and a balance between individual exploration and collaborative group work.

Beyond core academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child," including social, emotional, and physical well-being. Their program encourages students to become responsible global citizens through integrated studies and a supportive, respectful classroom culture. By aligning with the Montessori philosophy, TMES seeks to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are empowered to take ownership of their educational journey while meeting state standards in a structured, yet flexible, environment.

452

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

17.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	131
Hispanic	264
Asian	5
Two or More	41
American Indian	11

Hispanic
264 (58.4%)
White
131 (29.0%)
Two or More
41 (9.1%)
American Indian
11 (2.4%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)

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:	MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Phone:	(505)796-0149
Website:	http://www.tmesnm.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.0
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	447
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 56

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 49

Grade 6 48

Grade 7 38

Grade 8 44

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	56
Grade 1	47
Grade 2	56
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	49
Grade 6	48
Grade 7	38
Grade 8	44

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MONTESSORI ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	236	52.2%
Male	216	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)