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Salida Montessori Charter School

📍 SALIDA, Colorado Charter

186

👥 Total Enrollment

Students enrolled

13.5:1

📏 Student–Teacher Ratio

Better than US avg (~16:1)

Pre-K–8

🎓 Grade Levels

10 active grades

13.8

👩‍🏫 Full-Time Teachers

FTE certified faculty

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Salida Montessori Charter School, an elementary public school serving grades Pre-K–8 in SALIDA, Colorado, with 186 students and a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. Data: NCES 2024-2025.

📖 Academic Overview & Key Context

Located in SALIDA, Colorado, Salida Montessori Charter School is a public charter school serving students from grades Pre-K–8. The school operates within the State Charter School Institute in Chaffee County. With a current reported enrollment of 186 students, it provides a smaller, close-knit learning environment designed to support academic and personal growth.

In terms of academic staffing and instructional attention, Salida Montessori Charter School maintains a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. This favorable ratio is lower than the typical national public school average of approximately 16:1, offering opportunities for individualized guidance and collaborative classroom engagement. The campus educational team includes approximately 13.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers and certified instructional personnel.

Reflecting the multicultural fabric of SALIDA, the student body at Salida Montessori Charter School represents diverse backgrounds. The most represented ethnic demographics include White (82.8%), Hispanic (11.8%), Two or more races (3.8%). This diverse mix contributes to a rich campus experience that prepares students for higher education and global careers.

👥 Student Demographics & Diversity

Official NCES reported race and ethnicity breakdown

186 Students reported

White 82.8%

154 enrolled students

Hispanic 11.8%

22 enrolled students

Two or more races 3.8%

7 enrolled students

Asian 1.6%

3 enrolled students

Black / African American 0%

0 enrolled students

American Indian / Alaska Native 0%

0 enrolled students

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0%

0 enrolled students

⚧ Gender Distribution Total 186

👦 Male 43.5% (81) 👧 Female 56.5% (105)

📊 Enrollment by Grade Level

Student distribution across all enrolled grade levels

10 Grade Levels

Pre-K ★ top

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School facts

Address 1040 I STREET, SALIDA, CO 81211

Phone (719) 539-4887

School district State Charter School Institute

County Chaffee County

Grades Pre-K–8

Students 186 students

Student–teacher ratio 13.5:1

Full-time teachers 13.8

Community type Town: Remote

Level Elementary

Type Charter school

Virtual Not virtual

Coordinates 38.53019, -106.00332

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NCES school ID 080002006651

School year 2024-2025

Source NCES

📍 Location

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1040 I STREET

SALIDA, CO 81211 Chaffee County

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

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What grades are taught at Salida Montessori Charter School? +

Salida Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K–8. The school curriculum is structured specifically for these grade levels in accordance with Colorado state educational standards.

How many students attend Salida Montessori Charter School? +

According to official National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) records, Salida Montessori Charter School has a total reported enrollment of 186 students.