Excellent
#207 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 11% in state
Salida Montessori Charter School
Elementary School · State Charter School Institute · Salida, CO
A State Charter School Institute charter elementary school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1040 I STREET, Salida, CO 81201
- Math 33% vs CO 38% (2025)
- Reading 61% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Salida Montessori Charter School score 47% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025, across a 11-year record (2015–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Salida Montessori Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 85Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated804/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Salida), 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
$70,850
Median home value
$631,700
Median rent
$1,614/mo
College educated
52.1%
Homeownership
68.6%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81201; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Longfellow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–4 | 0.2 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Salida Early Childhood CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK | 0.6 mi | 66 | Compare → |
| Axis International AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.7 | PK–6 | Not available | 261 | Compare → |
| Colorado International Language AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–5 | Not available | 294 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
State Charter School Institute
- Schools in district
- 44
- Rank in district
- #9 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,197NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Salida Montessori Charter School is listed in State Charter School Institute; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Salida Montessori Charter School
Salida Montessori Charter School is a public elementary school in Salida, CO, part of State Charter School Institute, serving approximately 151 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #207 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Salida Montessori Charter School
What grades does Salida Montessori Charter School serve?
Salida Montessori Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Salida Montessori Charter School?
Salida Montessori Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 151 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Salida Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Salida Montessori Charter School is 11.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Salida Montessori Charter School rank in CO?
Salida Montessori Charter School ranks #207 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Salida Montessori Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Salida Montessori Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Salida Montessori Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Salida Montessori Charter School has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Salida Montessori Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Salida Montessori Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Salida Montessori Charter School a Title I school?
No, Salida Montessori Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 151
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Chaffee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.1%
- Phone
- (719) 539-4887
- Area population (ZIP 81201)
- 9,561
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 46.1
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 81201; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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