Salida Montessori Charter School

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction SALIDA, CO Grades PK–08 Town: Remote N SchoolScore™ A (89.1)
  • 186 Students
  • 13.8 Teachers (FTE)
  • 13.5:1 Student:Teacher
  • PK–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (719)539-4887 Phone
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Salida Montessori Charter School
SALIDA, CO 81211
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–08 SchoolScore™ A (89.1)
186
Students
13.8
Teachers
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
(719)539-4887
Phone

Salida Montessori Charter School is a public charter Elementary school located in SALIDA, COLORADO, operated by the State Charter School Institute school district. It serves grades PK–08.

Key statistics: 186 students enrolled; a 13.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Town: Remote by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Colorado Elementary School Average
Enrollment
186.0
State avg: 394.0
▼ 53% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.47:1
State avg: 15.3:1
▼ 12% better
School Details
School Name
Salida Montessori Charter School
NCESSCH ID
080002006651
State School ID
CO-8001-8061
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
STATE CHARTER SCHOOL INSTITUTE
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
No
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
1040 I STREET
City
SALIDA
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
81211
County
Chaffee County
Metro Area
N
Metro Type
–
Locale
Town: Remote
Cong. District
0807
State Leg. Upper
08004
State Leg. Lower
08013
Latitude
38.53019
Longitude
-106.00332
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th
👥
186
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.8
Teachers FTE
📐
13.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.8
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.8
🍽️
Lunch program data not available
District Info
District Name
State Charter School Institute
LEAID
0800020
State LEA ID
CO-8001
Phone
(303)866-3299
Website
http://www.csi.state.co.us
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
DENVER
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$288,794K
Federal Revenue
$20,145K
State Revenue
$237,667K
Local Revenue
$30,982K
Total Expenditure
$286,218K
Instruction Exp.
$112,890K
Support Services
$117,610K
Other Current Exp.
$4,163K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Salida Montessori Charter School

1
Longfellow Elementary School
SALIDA · Elementary
0.2 mi
2
Horizons Exploratory Academy
SALIDA · High
0.4 mi
3
Salida High School
SALIDA · High
0.5 mi
4
Salida Middle School
SALIDA · Middle
0.5 mi
5
Salida Early Childhood Center
SALIDA · Prekindergarten
0.6 mi
6
Crest Academy
SALIDA · Middle
1.1 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Salida Montessori Charter School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Salida Montessori Charter School?
186 students are enrolled at Salida Montessori Charter School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Salida Montessori Charter School have?
Salida Montessori Charter School has 13.8 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1.
What grades does Salida Montessori Charter School serve?
Salida Montessori Charter School serves grades PK through 08.
Is Salida Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Salida Montessori Charter School is a charter school.
What metro area is Salida Montessori Charter School located in?
Salida Montessori Charter School is located in the N metropolitan area.
What school district does Salida Montessori Charter School belong to?
Salida Montessori Charter School is part of the State Charter School Institute school district.
How much does State Charter School Institute spend per student?
The State Charter School Institute district spends approximately $1,538,806,452 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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