Very Good
#495 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 27% in state
Monarch Montessori
Elementary School · School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C · Denver, CO
A School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C charter elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4895 PEORIA STREET, Denver, CO 80239
- Math 13% vs CO 40% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 13:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Monarch Montessori score 19% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 28%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 20 points across the 13-year record (2013–2025) and has held near 19% recently.
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 15% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Monarch Montessori sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Denver map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 78Very Walkable
- Transit 43Some Transit
- Bike 55Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,773/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Denver), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$86,661
Median home value
$394,500
Median rent
$1,903/mo
College educated
18.4%
Homeownership
58.9%
Poverty rate
12.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80239; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360Charter · enrollment unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.3 mi | 231 | Compare → |
| John H. Amesse ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Mcglone AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 835 | Compare → |
| Farrell B. Howell Ece-8 SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 597 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C
- Schools in district
- 197
- Rank in district
- #75 of 196
- District spending per student
- $17,206NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Monarch Montessori is listed in School District No. 1 in the county of Denver and State of C; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Monarch Montessori
Monarch Montessori is a public elementary school in Denver, CO, part of School District No. 1 in the County of Denver and State of C, serving approximately 247 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #495 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Monarch Montessori
What grades does Monarch Montessori serve?
Monarch Montessori serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Monarch Montessori?
Monarch Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monarch Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Monarch Montessori is 13:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Monarch Montessori rank in CO?
Monarch Montessori ranks #495 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Monarch Montessori's MySchoolScout rating?
Monarch Montessori has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Monarch Montessori?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Monarch Montessori has 15% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Monarch Montessori a charter school?
Yes, Monarch Montessori is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Monarch Montessori a Title I school?
No, Monarch Montessori is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Monarch Montessori?
69.2% of students at Monarch Montessori qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Denver County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.7%
- Phone
- (303) 712-2001
- Area population (ZIP 80239)
- 44,077
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 32.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80239; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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