LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL

(254)772-1910

lakeair.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx

734 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Lake Air Montessori School, located in Waco, Texas, is a public magnet school within the Waco Independent School District that offers a unique educational approach based on the Montessori philosophy. Unlike traditional schools, Lake Air emphasizes student-led learning, hands-on exploration, and multi-age classrooms. This environment is designed to foster independence, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning, allowing students to progress at their own pace while working with specialized materials that cater to their individual developmental stages.

The school serves a diverse community of students and is committed to maintaining the integrity of the Montessori method while meeting state academic standards. By prioritizing a "prepared environment" and the guidance of Montessori-trained educators, Lake Air aims to nurture the social, emotional, and academic growth of each child. It stands as a key choice for families in the Waco area seeking an alternative to the conventional classroom structure, focusing on building a supportive community where students take an active role in their own educational journey.

734

Total Students

54.8

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

68.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	117
Hispanic	499
Black	89
Asian	2
Two or More	27

Hispanic
499 (68.0%)
White
117 (15.9%)
Black
89 (12.1%)
Two or More
27 (3.7%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	WACO ISD
Phone:	(254)772-1910
Website:	http://lakeair.wacoisd.org/cms/One.aspx
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	734
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	488
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 116

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 81

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	116
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	81
Grade 4	80
Grade 5	74
Grade 6	79
Grade 7	50
Grade 8	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for LAKE AIR MONTESSORI SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	373	50.8%
Male	361	49.2%

BOSQUEVILLE ISD

319 Students

7636 ROCK CREEK RD
WACO, TX 76708 (5.1 miles away)

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th