How many students attend Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS?

In the 2023-24 school year, 555 students attended Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS.

What is the racial makeup of Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS?

Students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS are 45% White, 28% Hispanic, 15% African American, 9% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Q: Is Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS a good school?

Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS ranks 25 th of 126 District Of Columbia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS is a high-performing public charter elementary school in Washington, DC, serving 553 students in grades PK-5 with a diverse student population.

The school consistently ranks among the top 20-25 elementary schools in DC, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. It outperforms the district and state averages on assessments, with 55.4% of 4th-grade students and 54.5% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to district averages of 34.9% and 33.9%, respectively. In Mathematics, the school's proficiency rates for 3rd, 4th, and 5th grades range from 41.1% to 51.5%, significantly higher than the district averages of 29.9% to 28.5%. The school's Hispanic student population performs particularly well, ranking 9th out of 30 DC elementary schools, while its White student population performs relatively lower, ranking 26th out of 26 DC elementary schools.

Compared to nearby schools like Truesdell Elementary School and Dorothy I. Height Elementary School, Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS has a more racially diverse student population, with a higher percentage of White and Asian students. The school also has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than these nearby public schools, which may contribute to its strong academic performance.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

5000 14th Street NW
Washington, DC 20011

(202) 726-6200

District: Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
25^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $20,059

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 555

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.5%

Hispanic:

28.3%

African American:

14.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 24.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS ranks better than 80.2% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.41. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.5%), Hispanic (28.3%), African American (14.8%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS is 9.8. (See more...)

Compare Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS employs 56.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS is $20,059.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS 25^th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS 9^th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2010	86.77	16^th	111	85.6%
2011	83.51	21^st	111	81.1%
2012	83.25	19^th	112	83.0%
2014	83.47	16^th	109	85.3%
2015	80.50	16^th	97	83.5%
2016	80.74	17^th	99	82.8%
2017	76.55	23^rd	108	78.7%
2018	73.91	26^th	120	78.3%
2019	67.18	31^st	122	74.6%
2022	73.77	20^th	97	79.4%
2023	79.60	20^th	128	84.4%
2024	74.41	25^th	126	80.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	58.19	5^th	25	80.0%
2019	49.31	12^th	25	52.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	60.52	12^th	45	73.3%
2023	43.91	4^th	8	50.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	76.84	25^th	110	77.3%
2019	68.22	27^th	117	76.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	68.36	27^th	113	76.1%
2019	61.09	35^th	113	69.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile
2018	79.25	3^rd	29	89.7%
2019	46.90	13^th	30	56.7%
2022	64.53	3^rd	18	83.3%
2024	58.88	9^th	30	70.0%

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Rank History for White students at Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	DC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	12.96	25^th	25	0.0%
2024	6.65	26^th	26	0.0%

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Data source: test scores: D.C. Office of the State Superintendent 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: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 3.7)

67%

33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, April 3, 2017

I feel so blessed that my child can learn in such an exciting, caring, loving, welcoming environment where diversity is truly celebrated. LAMB is bilingual and montessori education at its very best. Close Quote

by a teacher
Friday, December 18, 2015

The name is written wrong: It is Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS.

Also, the students with free or reduced lunch are not even 25%. There are two teachers in every classroom, (plus assistants who float throughout the day). Who writes this stuff on this site anyway? Close Quote

Enrollment information for Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2004	0	0	0	56	0	n/a	n/a	0	56
2005	5	18	0	37	0	n/a	n/a	0	60
2006	14	24	0	44	0	n/a	n/a	0	82
2007	17	29	1	54	1	n/a	n/a	0	102
2008	20	30	1	69	2	n/a	n/a	0	122
2009	26	32	0	85	0	n/a	n/a	2	145
2010	36	37	0	99	0	n/a	n/a	0	172
2011	42	43	0	114	0	0	0	0	199
2012	53	59	1	151	0	0	1	0	265
2013	61	52	0	151	0	0	9	0	273
2014	78	71	2	159	0	0	10	0	320
2015	90	54	2	175	0	0	21	0	342
2016	125	29	1	192	0	0	27	0	374
2017	119	81	14	199	1	2	10	0	426
2018	158	80	8	173	2	2	39	0	462
2019	181	82	9	158	2	2	42	0	476
2020	204	71	10	141	1	0	49	0	476
2021	226	84	13	141	1	0	54	0	519
2022	228	85	12	145	1	0	60	2	533
2023	247	89	16	138	0	0	61	2	553
2024	247	82	14	157	0	0	52	3	555

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 Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	56	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	60	6.0	10.0	0
2006	82	6.0	13.7	n/a
2007	102	9.0	11.3	19.6
2008	122	11.0	11.1	26.2
2009	145	n/a	n/a	32.2
2010	172	17.0	10.1	26.7
2011	199	n/a	n/a	23.6
2012	265	17.0	15.5	30.2
2013	273	24.6	11.0	23.4
2014	320	28.6	11.1	99.1
2015	342	34.0	10.0	24.6
2016	374	32.0	11.6	24.9
2017	426	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	462	42.2	10.9	n/a
2019	476	39.2	12.1	n/a
2020	476	47.2	10.0	n/a
2021	519	45.5	11.4	n/a
2022	533	39.2	13.5	n/a
2023	553	50.2	11.0	n/a
2024	555	56.2	9.8	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 Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2004	56	n/a	n/a	n/a
2005	60	6.0	10.0	0
2006	82	6.0	13.7	n/a
2007	102	9.0	11.3	19.6
2008	122	11.0	11.1	26.2
2009	145	n/a	n/a	32.2
2010	172	17.0	10.1	26.7
2011	199	n/a	n/a	23.6
2012	265	17.0	15.5	30.2
2013	273	24.6	11.0	23.4
2014	320	28.6	11.1	99.1
2015	342	34.0	10.0	24.6
2016	374	32.0	11.6	24.9
2017	426	n/a	n/a	n/a
2018	462	42.2	10.9	n/a
2019	476	39.2	12.1	n/a
2020	476	47.2	10.0	n/a
2021	519	45.5	11.4	n/a
2022	533	39.2	13.5	n/a
2023	553	50.2	11.0	n/a
2024	555	56.2	9.8	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 Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020	$3,395 (14.7%)	$19,762 (85.3%)	$23,157
2021	$1,125 (6.2%)	$16,893 (93.8%)	$18,018
2022	$2,301 (11.7%)	$17,337 (88.3%)	$19,637
2023	$669 (3.3%)	$19,390 (96.7%)	$20,059

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 31^st of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 20^th of 128 Elementary schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	46.2	50.8	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	46.2	50.8	4.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	42.3	44.1	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	42.3	44.1	1.8%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	33.1	26.1	7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	25.6	45.3	19.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	25.6	45.3	19.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	55.8	54.7	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	55.8	54.7	1.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	34.7	3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	34.3	34.7	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	34.3	34.7	0.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	74.3	51	23.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS)	74.3	51	23.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	476	553	16.2%
African American	82	89	8.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	9	16	77.8%
Hispanic	158	138	12.7%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	181	247	36.5%
Two or More Races	42	61	45.2%

Schools Near Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC Science Science (2024)	DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (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	DC Science Science End of Course	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	5000 14th Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Latin American Montessori Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 726-6200	555	56	9.8		247 (44.5%)	82 (14.8%)	157 (28.3%)	14 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	52 (9.4%)	74.4	25^th of 126 public elementary schools	80.2%		79.6	20^th of 128 public elementary schools	84.4%	5	48.5	24.6	55.4	54.5				47.8	41.1	51.5				$20,059	$669	$19,390
John Lewis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1335 Farragut St NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6226	493	42	11.8		132 (26.8%)	214 (43.4%)	123 (24.9%)	11 (2.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.2%)	54.5	43^rd of 126 public elementary schools	65.9%		55.2	42^nd of 128 public elementary schools	67.2%	1	11.1	24.1	35.6	48.8				27.1	31.7	23.9				$26,207	$3,634	$22,573
Truesdell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	800 Ingraham St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 576-6202	384	49	7.9		24 (6.3%)	104 (27.1%)	250 (65.1%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	35.6	71^st of 126 public elementary schools	43.7%		23.8	106^th of 128 public elementary schools	17.2%	35	17.9	24.5	16.7	38.5				18.0	12.5	14.6				$29,128	$3,604	$25,523
Dorothy I. Height Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4300 13th St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 723-4100	396	46	8.7		34 (8.6%)	203 (51.3%)	143 (36.1%)	13 (3.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	55	41^st of 126 public elementary schools	67.5%		47.1	52^nd of 128 public elementary schools	59.4%	11	10.4	26.5	56.9	24.4				32.6	29.4	19.6				$34,431	$3,683	$30,748
Friendship PCS - Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-8	1351 Nicholson Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	Yes	Yes	(202) 729-8287	397	20	20.1		6 (1.5%)	338 (85.1%)	24 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.3%)	3 (0.8%)	17 (4.3%)	22.6	107^th of 126 public elementary schools	15.1%		20.5	116^th of 128 public elementary schools	9.4%	9	1.8	3.3	20.6	11.2	11.8	14.0	16.2		11.8		5.9	2.0	5.4	$23,272	$4,544	$18,729
Powell Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1350 Upshur St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 671-6270	497	46	10.9		55 (11.1%)	60 (12.1%)	361 (72.6%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.4%)	54.7	42^nd of 126 public elementary schools	66.7%		42.5	60^th of 128 public elementary schools	53.1%	18	14.5	31.8	34.3	40.3				34.8	28.4	17.5				$29,097	$3,931	$25,166
Brightwood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1300 Nicholson St. NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 722-5670	603	67	8.9		14 (2.3%)	150 (24.9%)	438 (72.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	33.1	77^th of 126 public elementary schools	38.9%		32.4	76^th of 128 public elementary schools	40.6%	1	16.1	9.9	21.0	26.9				15.7	19.8	26.4				$33,551	$3,518	$30,033
E.L. Haynes PCS - Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-4	4501 Kansas Avenue NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	E.L. Haynes PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 667-4446	357	35	10.2		77 (21.6%)	108 (30.3%)	145 (40.6%)	1 (0.3%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (6.2%)	39	65^th of 126 public elementary schools	48.4%		36	71^st of 128 public elementary schools	44.5%	6		22.0	28.0					16.0	24.0					$31,153	$4,013	$27,141
Military Road Early Learning Center	Public	PK	1375 Missouri Ave NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 671-6410	67	13	5.3		10 (14.9%)	38 (56.7%)	17 (25.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.0%)								(n/a)														$42,513	$4,693	$37,820
Center City PCS - Petworth	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	510 Webster Street NW	Washington	20011	District Of Columbia	Center City PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 554-9212	242	21	11.5		2 (0.8%)	129 (53.3%)	105 (43.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	48.8	54^th of 126 public elementary schools	57.1%		39.2	66^th of 128 public elementary schools	48.4%	12		4.0		18.5	30.8	8.7	30.0		8.3	14.8	30.8	12.5	5.0	$25,824	$3,323	$22,501

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