JEFFERSON MONTESSORI

CARLSBAD
101 SOUTH CANAL ST
CARLSBAD, NM 88220
Charter School 215 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview
Jefferson Montessori Academy (JMA), located in Carlsbad, New Mexico, is a public charter school dedicated to providing a specialized educational experience based on the Montessori philosophy. Unlike traditional schools, JMA emphasizes a student-centered approach that fosters independence, self-motivation, and a lifelong love of learning. By utilizing multi-age classrooms and hands-on, self-directed work, the school encourages students to progress at their own pace while developing critical thinking skills and a strong sense of community responsibility.

The school serves a diverse student body and is committed to integrating academic excellence with social and emotional development. Through its partnership with the local school district and its adherence to Montessori principles, Jefferson Montessori aims to cultivate an environment where students are treated as individuals with unique interests and abilities. Whether through individualized curriculum plans or collaborative group projects, JMA focuses on preparing students not only for academic success but for engaged citizenship in the wider world.
215
Total Students
18.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Hispanic
    121 (56.3%)
  • White
    72 (33.5%)
  • Two or More
    21 (9.8%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Charter School
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: CARLSBAD
Phone: (575)234-3300
Website: http://jmacarlsbad.com
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 215
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 18.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 119
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 8

* 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 14
Grade 1 11
Grade 2 17
Grade 3 17
Grade 4 18
Grade 5 26
Grade 6 14
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 21
Grade 9 13
Grade 10 11
Grade 11 15
Grade 12 15
Gender Ratio
Nearby Others (Within 10 Miles)
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170 Students
406 N. ALAMEDA STREET
CARLSBAD, NM 88220 (0.3 miles away)
Other 1st - 12th