Laramie Montessori Charter School

Q: Is Laramie Montessori Charter School a good school?

Laramie Montessori Charter School ranks 106 th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Summary:

Laramie Montessori Charter School is an elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Laramie, Wyoming, part of the Albany County School District #1, which is ranked 13 out of 42 school districts in the state. With just 95 students enrolled, Laramie Montessori Charter School has struggled to keep up with its higher-performing peers in the district.

The school's test scores are significantly lower than the district and state averages, with only 43.8% of 3rd graders proficient in English Language Arts and just 12.5% proficient in Mathematics, compared to 62% and 64.4% for the district, respectively. Laramie Montessori Charter School's statewide ranking has also declined over the past decade, currently placing 106th out of 147 elementary schools in Wyoming. The school serves a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 30-39%, compared to the district average of 25-30%.

While Laramie Montessori Charter School has a lower student-teacher ratio and higher per-student spending than the district average, these factors do not seem to be translating into better academic outcomes. The school's performance lags significantly behind nearby public schools in the Albany County School District #1, such as Snowy Range Academy, Velma Linford Elementary, and Indian Paintbrush Elementary, which have much higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings.

Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-6

608 South 4th Street
Laramie, WY 82070

(307) 742-2554

District: Albany County School District #1

SchoolDigger Rank:
106^th of 147 Wyoming Elementary Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 11.9

Number of students: 103

Racial breakdown:

White:

75.7%

Hispanic:

16.5%

Two or more races:

7.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Laramie Montessori Charter School ranks worse than 72.1% of elementary schools in Wyoming. It also ranks 8^th among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 38.81. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.7%), Hispanic (16.5%), two or more races (7.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Laramie Montessori Charter School is 11.9. 9 elementary schools in the Albany County School District #1 have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Laramie Montessori Charter School employs 8.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Albany County School District #1:

SchoolDigger ranks Albany County School District #1 13^th of 42 Wyoming school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Laramie Montessori Charter School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	WY State Percentile
2014	43.97	95^th	147	35.4%
2015	28.00	123^rd	154	20.1%
2016	29.23	120^th	148	18.9%
2017	34.98	114^th	151	24.5%
2018	58.15	62^nd	147	57.8%
2019	44.09	96^th	153	37.3%
2021	40.12	104^th	153	32.0%
2022	66.78	38^th	144	73.6%
2023	33.04	115^th	146	21.2%
2024	38.81	106^th	147	27.9%

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

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

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Reviews:

by a parent
Friday, January 9, 2015

My daughter started at Montessori after years at another local charter schools. The difference is amazing. She has regained her love of school and learning. Also they do a much better job of teaching self regulation and responsibility, so her behavior has actually improved over when she was in the much stricter school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Laramie Montessori Charter School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	41	0	0	9	0	1	51
2013	52	0	0	7	1	2	62
2014	71	0	1	5	1	1	79
2015	57	0	1	5	1	1	65
2016	65	2	0	6	3	0	76
2017	56	0	0	12	2	6	76
2018	58	0	0	15	3	4	80
2019	59	2	0	13	4	2	80
2020	58	3	0	13	4	2	80
2021	48	2	0	11	2	0	63
2022	66	3	0	14	3	3	89
2023	73	0	0	15	0	7	95
2024	78	0	0	17	0	8	103

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 Laramie Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	51	5.5	9.2	19.6
2013	62	n/a	n/a	43.5
2014	79	6.3	12.4	27.8
2015	65	7.0	9.2	30.8
2016	76	6.0	12.6	38.2
2017	76	7.4	10.2	43.4
2018	80	7.4	10.7	46.3
2019	80	8.1	9.8	35
2020	80	7.5	10.5	35
2021	63	7.7	8.1	30.2
2022	89	7.6	11.6	33.7
2023	95	6.5	14.4	38.9
2024	103	8.6	11.9	42.7

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 Laramie Montessori Charter School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	51	5.5	9.2	19.6
2013	62	n/a	n/a	43.5
2014	79	6.3	12.4	27.8
2015	65	7.0	9.2	30.8
2016	76	6.0	12.6	38.2
2017	76	7.4	10.2	43.4
2018	80	7.4	10.7	46.3
2019	80	8.1	9.8	35
2020	80	7.5	10.5	35
2021	63	7.7	8.1	30.2
2022	89	7.6	11.6	33.7
2023	95	6.5	14.4	38.9
2024	103	8.6	11.9	42.7

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 Laramie Montessori Charter School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$363 (2.8%)	$12,503 (97.2%)	$12,865
2020	$00 (0.0%)	$10,948 (100.0%)	$10,948
2021	$1,091 (6.5%)	$15,787 (93.5%)	$16,878

Data source: Wyoming Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Laramie Montessori Charter School

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 96^th of 153 Elementary schools	Ranks 115^th of 146 Elementary schools	16%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Laramie Montessori Charter School)	57.1	58.3	1.2%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)	59	62.9	3.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	54.8	48.3	6.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Laramie Montessori Charter School)	42.9	23.1	19.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)	60.8	65.5	4.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53.5	53.5
4th Grade English Language Arts (Laramie Montessori Charter School)	60	45.5	14.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Albany County School District #1)	65.6	59.2	6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Wyoming)	49.1	45.5	3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Laramie Montessori Charter School)	20	77.8	57.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Albany County School District #1)	70.4	59.3	11.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Wyoming)	53	52.3	0.7%
4th Grade Science (Laramie Montessori Charter School)	50	27.3	22.7%
4th Grade Science (Albany County School District #1)	67.8	65.6	2.2%
4th Grade Science (Wyoming)	52	50.2	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	80	95	18.8%
African American	2	0	100%
American Indian	4	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	13	15	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	59	73	23.7%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	35%	38.9%	3.9%

Schools Near Laramie Montessori Charter School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				WY-TOPP English Language Arts (2024)						WY-TOPP Mathematics (2024)						WY-TOPP 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	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 4th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 5th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 6th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 7th Grade	WY-TOPP English Language Arts 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 3rd Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 5th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 6th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 7th Grade	WY-TOPP Mathematics 8th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 4th Grade	WY-TOPP Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Laramie Montessori Charter School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	608 South 4th Street	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 742-2554	103	9	11.9	42.7%	78 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (16.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.8%)	38.8	106^th of 147 public elementary schools	27.9%		33	115^th of 146 public elementary schools	21.2%	9	43.8	45.5	60.0				12.5	27.3		57.1			63.6
Spring Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1203 Russell	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 721-4410	189	21	8.9	30.7%	146 (77.2%)	3 (1.6%)	33 (17.5%)	3 (1.6%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.6%)	76.4	24^th of 147 public elementary schools	83.7%		74.5	32^nd of 146 public elementary schools	78.1%	8	69.7	63.9	61.5				68.8	75.0	53.9				72.2		$19,561	$2,795	$16,766
UW Laboratory School	Public	K-8	Dept 3374	Laramie	82071	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 721-2155	229	19	12.2	25.8%	168 (73.4%)	2 (0.9%)	23 (10.0%)	6 (2.6%)	3 (1.3%)	1 (0.4%)	26 (11.4%)	64	51^st of 147 public elementary schools	65.3%		75.3	29^th of 146 public elementary schools	80.1%	22	55.2	62.5	66.7	62.5	54.8	58.6	51.7	58.3	54.2	60.9	67.7	64.3	66.7	50.0	$18,029	$1,564	$16,464
Beitel Elementary	Public	K-5	811 South 17th Street	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 721-4436	215	17	12.3	36.7%	165 (76.7%)	4 (1.9%)	33 (15.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (4.2%)	51.6	78^th of 147 public elementary schools	46.9%		69.9	42^nd of 146 public elementary schools	71.2%	36	47.4	42.1	60.5				65.8	50.0	60.5				52.6		$18,609	$1,660	$16,948
Slade Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1223 Shield Street	Laramie	82072	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 721-4446	389	33	11.6	38.8%	271 (69.7%)	4 (1.0%)	83 (21.3%)	6 (1.5%)	4 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (5.4%)	88.8	8^th of 147 public elementary schools	94.6%		87.1	6^th of 146 public elementary schools	95.9%	2	66.7	78.7	75.7				62.9	86.9	83.8				82.3		$18,273	$2,575	$15,698
Velma Linford Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	120 South Johnson	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 721-4439	259	24	10.8	52.9%	173 (66.8%)	2 (0.8%)	70 (27.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.2%)	68.1	40^th of 147 public elementary schools	72.8%		68.2	44^th of 146 public elementary schools	69.9%	4	65.1	47.7	61.7				76.7	63.6	85.1				45.5		$19,938	$3,351	$16,586
Indian Paintbrush Elementary	Public	K-5	1653 North 28th Street	Laramie	82072	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 721-4490	227	20	11.1	28.2%	162 (71.4%)	2 (0.9%)	45 (19.8%)	2 (0.9%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (6.2%)	75.4	27^th of 147 public elementary schools	81.6%		86.9	7^th of 146 public elementary schools	95.2%	20	65.8	48.2	75.4				76.3	55.6	72.3				70.4		$18,213	$1,605	$16,608
Snowy Range Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	4037 Grand Avenue	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(307) 745-9930	256	23	11.2	27.0%	192 (75.0%)	4 (1.6%)	18 (7.0%)	31 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.3%)	78	22^nd of 147 public elementary schools	85.0%		81.9	20^th of 146 public elementary schools	86.3%	2	67.7	66.7	78.8	40.9		78.3	71.0		84.9	63.6		87.0	88.9	56.5	$16,700	$1,403	$15,297
Harmony Elementary	Public	K-5	20 Lewis Road	Laramie	82070	Albany County	Albany County School District #1	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(307) 745-5720	21	5	4.6	85.7%	19 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)															$26,620	$5,096	$21,524

Frequently Asked Questions about Laramie Montessori Charter School

How many students attend Laramie Montessori Charter School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 103 students attended Laramie Montessori Charter School.

What is the racial makeup of Laramie Montessori Charter School?

Students at Laramie Montessori Charter School are 76% White, 17% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races.

Is Laramie Montessori Charter School a good school?

Laramie Montessori Charter School ranks 106^th of 147 Wyoming elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

What district is Laramie Montessori Charter School in?

Albany County School District #1

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