CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL

Charter School 139 Students

Elementary School 1st - 8th

School Overview

Corpus Christi Montessori School (CCMS) is a tuition-free public charter school that provides an authentic Montessori education to students in the Corpus Christi area. By following the philosophy developed by Dr. Maria Montessori, the school emphasizes a child-centered approach that fosters independence, critical thinking, and a love for learning. The curriculum is delivered in multi-age classrooms, allowing students to learn at their own pace while developing strong social and collaborative skills under the guidance of trained Montessori educators.

Beyond academics, the school is deeply committed to the holistic development of the child, integrating practical life skills, sensorial exploration, and community involvement into the daily routine. As a charter institution, CCMS aims to make this specialized educational model accessible to a diverse student body, focusing on nurturing the individual potential of every child in a structured, prepared environment. By prioritizing both intellectual growth and emotional well-being, the school prepares its students to become self-motivated learners and active, responsible members of their community.

139

Total Students

9.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	29
Hispanic	89
Black	9
Asian	4
Two or More	8

Hispanic
89 (64.0%)
White
29 (20.9%)
Black
9 (6.5%)
Two or More
8 (5.8%)
Asian
4 (2.9%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Phone:	(361)852-0707
Website:	http://www.cc-montessori.com
Grade Range:	1st - 8th
Total Students:	139
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	9.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 19

Grade 5 15

Grade 6 20

Grade 7 11

Grade 8 8

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Grade 1	19
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	19
Grade 5	15
Grade 6	20
Grade 7	11
Grade 8	8

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for CORPUS CHRISTI MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	66	47.5%
Male	73	52.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)