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Essential Montessori
Elementary School · Hiawatha, IA
A private elementary school in Hiawatha, IA serving grades Pre-K – TK.
1350 BLAIRS FERRY RD STE A, Hiawatha, IA 52233
Academics
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Test scores
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,342/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hiawatha), 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
$66,497
Median home value
$200,500
Median rent
$846/mo
College educated
31.3%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 52233; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)
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Nearby same-level schools
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Essential Montessori is listed in Hiawatha, IA; verify the current enrollment path directly.
About Essential Montessori
Essential Montessori is a private elementary school in Hiawatha, IA, serving approximately 6 students in grades Pre-K-TK with a 3:1 student-teacher ratio. MySchoolScout does not publish a rating for this profile because there is not enough verified data to rate it fairly. Based on limited data: 0% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Essential Montessori
What grades does Essential Montessori serve?
Essential Montessori serves students in grades Pre-K through TK.
How many students attend Essential Montessori?
Essential Montessori has an enrollment of approximately 6 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Essential Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Essential Montessori is 3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.
Is Essential Montessori a private school?
Yes, Essential Montessori is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.
Is Essential Montessori a religious school?
No, Essential Montessori is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.
School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)
- Grades
- Pre-K – TK
- Enrollment
- 6
- Gender Split
- 50% M / 50% F
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- private
- Coed Status
- coed
- Affiliation
- Nonsectarian
- School Day
- 7.2 hours
- Days Per Year
- 143 days
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Linn County
- Phone
- (319) 378-3100
- Area population (ZIP 52233)
- 7,008
- Area average commute
- 14.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.1
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- 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 52233; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating not displayed; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22
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