Laramie Montessori Charter School

608 South 4th Street
Laramie, WY 82070

www.laramiemontessori.org

Charter School 97 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Laramie Montessori Charter School (LMCS), located in Laramie, Wyoming, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school is built upon the foundational principles of the Montessori method, which emphasizes self-directed learning, hands-on activity, and collaborative play. By utilizing multi-age classrooms, LMCS aims to foster a supportive environment where students can progress at their own pace, developing both academic proficiency and independence within a structured, prepared environment.

Beyond its core Montessori curriculum, the school is deeply committed to integrating its students into the wider Laramie community. The school promotes a holistic approach to education, encouraging students to become curious, lifelong learners who are socially responsible. As a charter institution, LMCS operates with a high degree of autonomy, allowing it to maintain its unique pedagogical identity while remaining accountable to the public school standards of the Albany County School District.

Total Students

8.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Laramie Montessori Charter School
Demographic	Student Count
White	70
Hispanic	18
Black	1
Asian	3
Two or More	5

White
70 (72.2%)
Hispanic
18 (18.6%)
Two or More
5 (5.2%)
Asian
3 (3.1%)
Black
1 (1.0%)

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:	Albany County School District #1
Phone:	(307)742-2554
Website:	http://www.laramiemontessori.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	97
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	8.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	29
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 12

Kindergarten 13

Grade 1 12

Grade 2 13

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 14

Grade 5 9

Grade 6 8