Steamboat Montessori

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Steamboat Montessori ranks 213 th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Steamboat Montessori is a public charter elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, with a student population of 151 as of the 2022-2023 school year. This high-performing school consistently outperforms the State Charter School Institute district and the state of Colorado in academic assessments, ranking among the top 22.6% of elementary schools in the state.

Steamboat Montessori's academic excellence is evident in its impressive test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, 67.3% of its students were proficient or better in CMAS English Language Arts, compared to 40.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS Math, the school had a 41.5% proficiency rate, outpacing the district's 29.7% and the state's 34.2%. Additionally, the school's low student-teacher ratio of 14.9 students per teacher suggests a more personalized learning environment compared to nearby schools like Hayden Valley Elementary School (15.7 students per teacher) and Sleeping Giant School (11.7 students per teacher).

While Steamboat Montessori has a predominantly white student body, the school has seen a slight increase in racial diversity over the past few years, with the percentage of Hispanic students rising from 3.73% in 2020-2021 to 7.28% in the current school year. When compared to other nearby schools in the Steamboat Springs School District, such as Strawberry Park Elementary and Soda Creek Elementary, Steamboat Montessori's performance is more comparable, indicating a strong educational program within the district. However, the lack of data on free and reduced lunch rates at the school could be an area for further exploration to gain a more comprehensive understanding of the school's demographics and potential achievement gaps.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

27285 Brandon Circle
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487-8418

(970) 879-6653

District: State Charter School Institute

SchoolDigger Rank:
213^th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,874

Student/teacher ratio: 14.9

Number of students: 151

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.7%

Hispanic:

7.3%

Asian:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 3.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Steamboat Montessori ranks better than 77.4% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2^nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.9. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Steamboat Montessori has the largest elementary school student body size in the State Charter School Institute District. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Steamboat Montessori is $13,874, which is the 4^th highest among 17 elementary schools in the State Charter School Institute District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Steamboat Montessori was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

State Charter School Institute:

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

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Rank History for Steamboat Montessori

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Rank History for all students at Steamboat Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile
2019	69.25	266^th	965	72.4%
2022	70.82	248^th	921	73.1%
2024	74.90	213^th	943	77.4%

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Rank History for White students at Steamboat Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	46.10	320^th	596	46.3%

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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Steamboat Montessori

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2017	119	5	1	3	0	0	128
2018	177	4	2	3	0	0	186
2019	161	0	2	5	0	1	169
2020	153	0	2	6	0	0	161
2021	154	0	1	6	0	0	161
2022	152	0	1	6	0	1	160
2023	137	0	1	11	1	1	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 Steamboat Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	128	14.9	8.5	2.3
2018	186	10.7	17.3	3.2
2019	169	10.5	16.0	1.8
2020	161	10.5	15.2	3.1
2021	161	8.5	18.9	n/a
2022	160	11.1	14.4	n/a
2023	151	10.1	14.9	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 Steamboat Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	128	14.9	8.5	2.3
2018	186	10.7	17.3	3.2
2019	169	10.5	16.0	1.8
2020	161	10.5	15.2	3.1
2021	161	8.5	18.9	n/a
2022	160	11.1	14.4	n/a
2023	151	10.1	14.9	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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Steamboat Montessori

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,519
2020	$8,986
2021	$9,933
2022	$11,877
2023	$13,874

Data source: Colorado Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Steamboat Montessori

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 266^th of 965 Elementary schools	Ranks 248^th of 921 Elementary schools	0.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Steamboat Montessori)	58.8	71.4	12.6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	40.2	36.5	3.7%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	41.3	40.7	0.6%
3rd Grade Math (Steamboat Montessori)	58.8	52.4	6.4%
3rd Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	33.1	33.1
3rd Grade Math (Colorado)	41	39.4	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Steamboat Montessori)	68.8	75	6.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	50.6	43.4	7.2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Colorado)	48.4	45.4	3%
5th Grade Math (Steamboat Montessori)	31.3	20	11.3%
5th Grade Math (State Charter School Institute)	32.8	28.3	4.5%
5th Grade Math (Colorado)	35.7	34.9	0.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Steamboat Montessori)	61.5	68.1	6.6%
All Grades English Language Arts (State Charter School Institute)	45.6	41.6	4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Colorado)	45.8	43.7	2.1%
All Grades Math (Steamboat Montessori)	34.6	40.4	5.8%
All Grades Math (State Charter School Institute)	29.9	28.5	1.4%
All Grades Math (Colorado)	34.7	32.9	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	169	151	10.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	2	1	50%
Hispanic	5	11	120%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	161	137	14.9%
Two or More Races	1	1

Schools Near Steamboat Montessori

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CMAS English Language Arts (2024)				CMAS Math (2024)				CMAS Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CMAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	CMAS English Language Arts All Grades	CMAS Math 3rd Grade	CMAS Math 4th Grade	CMAS Math 5th Grade	CMAS Math All Grades	CMAS Science 5th Grade	Total
Steamboat Montessori	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	27285 Brandon Circle	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	State Charter School Institute	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 879-6653	151	10	14.9		137 (90.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (7.3%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	74.9	213^th of 943 public elementary schools	77.4%					(n/a)	60.0		77.8	67.3	57.1		33.3	41.5	55.6	$13,874
Sleeping Giant School	Public	PK, KG-8	40250 Giant View Drive	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 871-3199	400	34	11.7	17.0%	286 (71.5%)	1 (0.3%)	89 (22.3%)	3 (0.8%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)								(n/a)				60.8				45.9		$20,488
Soda Creek Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	220 Park Avenue	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 871-3399	402	31	12.8	10.0%	323 (80.3%)	3 (0.7%)	56 (13.9%)	6 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (3.2%)	81.7	156^th of 943 public elementary schools	83.5%		76.7	189^th of 933 public elementary schools	79.7%	33	61.5	64.5	61.5	62.7	50.0	52.3	68.7	58.1	54.5	$20,671
Strawberry Park Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	39620 Amethyst Drive	Steamboat Springs	80487	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	No	No	No	Yes	(970) 871-3499	389	29	13.4	12.6%	301 (77.4%)	7 (1.8%)	65 (16.7%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	91.3	63^rd of 943 public elementary schools	93.3%		84.7	122^nd of 933 public elementary schools	86.9%	59	71.4	72.3	74.0	72.6	61.1	61.2	70.6	64.0	69.6	$20,014
North Routt Community Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	26990 Eagle Lane	Clark	80428	Routt County	Steamboat Springs School District No. Re 2	Yes	No	No	No	(970) 871-6062	88	10	9.2		76 (86.4%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (10.2%)	1 (1.1%)	2 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)				61.1				46.3		$20,715
Hayden Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	300 Breeze Basin Blvd.	Hayden	81639	Routt County	Hayden School District No. Re 1	No	No	No	No	(970) 276-3756	245	16	15.7	25.3%	207 (84.5%)	4 (1.6%)	28 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	17.4	775^th of 943 public elementary schools	17.8%		31.7	594^th of 933 public elementary schools	36.3%	181	25.7	21.1	25.0	23.8	28.6	7.9	18.8	18.1	25.0	$14,740

Frequently Asked Questions about Steamboat Montessori

Is Steamboat Montessori a good school?

Steamboat Montessori ranks 213^th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Steamboat Montessori in?

State Charter School Institute

How many students attend Steamboat Montessori?

In the 2022-23 school year, 151 students attended Steamboat Montessori.

What is the racial makeup of Steamboat Montessori?

Students at Steamboat Montessori are 91% White, 7% Hispanic.

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