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Salida Montessori Charter School

Summary:

Salida Montessori Charter School is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-8 in Salida, Colorado, with a relatively small student population of 128 students as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school consistently outperforms the Salida School District No. R-32 and the state of Colorado in academic proficiency, with a very low student-teacher ratio compared to nearby Longfellow Elementary School.

Salida Montessori Charter School's academic performance is particularly noteworthy, with 70% of students proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 40.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In math, 27.8% of Salida Montessori students were proficient or better, compared to 29.7% for the district and 34.2% for the state. This consistent academic success suggests the school is effectively implementing its Montessori-based curriculum and teaching methods.

However, the school's relatively low percentage of non-White students (14.06% in 2022-2023) compared to the nearby Longfellow Elementary School (20.44% non-White) may raise questions about equity and accessibility. Further investigation into the school's enrollment and recruitment practices could provide insights into this potential issue. Additionally, the small size of the school, with only 128 students, may limit the diversity of educational and extracurricular opportunities available to students, despite the benefits of a low student-teacher ratio.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-8

 1040 I Street
       Salida, CO  81201

(719) 539-4887

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
326th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,680 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  151

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.8%
Hispanic:
12.6%
Two or more races:
4.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Salida Montessori Charter School ranks better than 65.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 3rd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 63.94. (See more...)
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.8%), Hispanic (12.6%), two or more races (4%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Salida Montessori Charter School is 11.4, which is the 2nd best among 17 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)
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Compare Salida Montessori Charter School employs 13.1 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Salida Montessori Charter School is $13,680, which is the 7th highest among 17 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Salida Montessori Charter School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

State Charter School Institute:

SchoolDigger ranks State Charter School Institute 45th of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Salida Montessori Charter School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.94 326th 943 65.4%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Salida Montessori Charter School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 65 1 1 3 0 0 3 0 73
2017 77 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 83
2018 83 2 0 1 0 0 3 0 89
2019 80 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 87
2020 75 2 0 4 0 0 5 0 86
2021 78 2 0 6 0 0 1 0 87
2022 102 2 0 11 0 0 2 0 117
2023 110 1 0 15 0 0 2 0 128
2024 125 0 1 19 0 0 6 0 151

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Salida Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 73 8.0 9.1 39.7
2017 83 11.6 7.1 33.7
2018 89 10.5 8.4 33.7
2019 87 10.9 7.9 18.4
2020 86 10.7 8.0 31.4
2021 87 10.7 8.1 n/a
2022 117 13.7 8.5 n/a
2023 128 13.7 9.3 n/a
2024 151 13.1 11.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Salida Montessori Charter School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 73 8.0 9.1 39.7
2017 83 11.6 7.1 33.7
2018 89 10.5 8.4 33.7
2019 87 10.9 7.9 18.4
2020 86 10.7 8.0 31.4
2021 87 10.7 8.1 n/a
2022 117 13.7 8.5 n/a
2023 128 13.7 9.3 n/a
2024 151 13.1 11.4 n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Salida Montessori Charter School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $11,443
2020 $11,937
2021 $12,120
2022 $12,323
2023 $13,680

Data source: Colorado Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Salida Montessori Charter School

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Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
All Grades English Language Arts (Salida Montessori Charter School)5465.2
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)45.641.6
 4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)45.843.7
 2.1%
All Grades Math (Salida Montessori Charter School)2829
 1%
   All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)29.928.5
 1.4%
   All Grades Math (Colorado)34.732.9
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students87128
 47.1%
African American21
 50%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic215
 650%
Pacific Islander00
White80110
 37.5%
Two or More Races32
 33.3%

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In the 2023-24 school year, 151 students attended Salida Montessori Charter School.

Students at Salida Montessori Charter School are 83% White, 13% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Salida Montessori Charter School ranks 326th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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