Pullman Community Montessori (2024 Ranking)

115 Nw State St, Rm 215
Pullman, WA 99163

Pullman Community Montessori Photo #1 - FREE - PUBLIC - MONTESSORI - K-9th - PCM is the FIRST public Montessori charter school in Washington state and the FIRST public school choice option for Pullman. We currently serve grades K-7th and will add one grade per year until we reach grade 9.

Pullman Community Montessori Photo #2 - TEACHERS AS LEADERS & CHANGE MAKERS - Relying on over 100 years of accumulating best practices, Montessori-trained teachers act as learning guides while classroom assistants support classroom culture and are trained interventionists. Our guides are educational scientists, empowered to shape curriculum, school culture and contribute to ongoing developments in the field of education through research and the dissemination of knowledge.

Pullman Community Montessori Photo #3 - CULTIVATING COLLABORATIVE LEADERS - We guide students to find their inner leader as they are the change-makers of tomorrow. Students, staff, board and community members model our collaboratively developed core values. Students are well supported while engaging in opportunities to hone their LEADERS skills which are broadly defined in ways that empower them to find their personal leadership style.

Pullman Community Montessori Photo #4 - SELF-EMPOWERED LIFE LONG LEARNERS - Keeping respect for the child's innate curiosity at the forefront, we guide student growth academically, socio-emotionally, culturally, creatively, and physically through adherence to the essentials of the Montessori 'whole-child' educational approach

Pullman Community Montessori Photo #5 - OUR PLACE, OUR COMMUNITY - We engage students with their community's local and natural resources through place-based projects to build real-world connections. This strengthens students' sense of place and identity. We expand our concept of our classroom beyond our school walls to include our local community with wider application to the nation and the globe.

Pullman Community Montessori Photo #6 - FAMILIES AS PARTNERS - Family involvement is crucial to helping a student reach their full potential. We engage with families as partners so all feel vested and equipped with the tools necessary to make a positive contribution to the student's development. Additionally, we expand our 'family' network beyond guardians of students

Pullman Community Montessori serves 124 students in grades Kindergarten-9.

The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.

Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

School Type: Charter School
Grades: Kindergarten-9
Enrollment: 124 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 50%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Pullman Community Montessori ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

School Overview

Pullman Community Montessori's student population of 124 students has grown by 56% over five school years.

The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.

School Type

Charter School

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-9

Total Students

124 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

10 teachers

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Pullman Community Montessori by grade.

School Rankings

The of Pullman Community Montessori is 0.42, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (WA)

Student : Teacher Ratio

12:1

16:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

Hispanic

25%

Black

n/a

White

50%

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

0.42

0.68

Eligible for

35%

36%

Eligible for

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pullman Community Montessori School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Notes

We believe ALL students deserve the opportunity to have the education that works best for them! PCM's K-9th grade program offers whole-child education personalized to students' needs that prepares them, through rigorous academics, a robust social emotional program, and career and life skill development.

WHY CHOOSE PCM?
All Grade Levels

Stand-alone K & mixed-age community environment for 1st-9th
Personalized instruction incorporating student choice
2 core blocks of worktime to build focus and provide opportunities for authentic practice
Social-emotional, leadership, and life skills development

Our K-6 Traditional Montessori Classrooms

Dually-certified Montessori teachers, accompanied by trained classroom instructional assistants
Visually stimulating, hands-on Montessori learning materials

Our Adolescent Community Program

Place-based curriculum grounded by Montessori best practices
Authentic project-based learning to reinforce core skills
Employability skill development

KEY FEATURES
Developmentally appropriate age grouping
Stand-alone Kindergarten
Younger Elementary 6-9 yr olds
Older Elementary 9-12 yr olds
Adolescent Community 12-15 yr olds

SERVICES WE PROVIDE

SPED, 504, ELL, HiCap, child find, early intervention/multitiered systems of support
Almost all support services are provided in the classroom
On-location extended care programming
Student transportation
Breakfast, lunch, and snacks

Profile last updated: 09/11/2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Pullman Community Montessori?

124 students attend Pullman Community Montessori.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

50% of Pullman Community Montessori students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Asian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Pullman Community Montessori?

Pullman Community Montessori has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.

What grades does Pullman Community Montessori offer ?

Pullman Community Montessori offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-9

What school district is Pullman Community Montessori part of?

Pullman Community Montessori is part of Pullman Community Montessori School District.

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