Carson Montessori

Charter School 279 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Carson City Montessori Charter School (CCMCS) is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in the Carson City area by utilizing the internationally recognized Montessori educational philosophy. The school focuses on fostering academic independence, self-motivation, and critical thinking within a prepared environment. By emphasizing multi-age classrooms, students are encouraged to learn at their own pace, allowing them to master core subjects like mathematics, language arts, and social studies while developing social-emotional skills through collaborative projects and hands-on materials.

Beyond traditional academics, the school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and the development of the "whole child." The curriculum is designed to respect individual learning styles and interests, which helps students build a lifelong love for learning. As a charter institution, Carson City Montessori operates with a commitment to providing an alternative educational experience that promotes personal responsibility, respect for others, and active participation in the classroom community.

279

Total Students

14.2

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carson Montessori
Demographic	Student Count
White	182
Hispanic	61
Asian	9
Two or More	23
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

White
182 (65.2%)
Hispanic
61 (21.9%)
Two or More
23 (8.2%)
Asian
9 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Carson City
Phone:	(775)887-9500
Website:	http://CARSONMONTESSORI.COM
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	51
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	10

* 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 55

Grade 1 36

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 39

Grade 5 39

Grade 6 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carson Montessori
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	36
Grade 2	47
Grade 3	41
Grade 4	39
Grade 5	39
Grade 6	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carson Montessori
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	160	57.3%
Male	119	42.7%

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th