At a glance
Reported students
251
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.7:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
33rd percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406
Border Star Montessori: 251 reported students.
State peer staffing position
87th percentile
14.7:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 216
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.92
- Student–teacher ratio
- 10.3:1
What the reported data says about Border Star Montessori
Border Star Montessori is a public elementary school serving grades PK–06 in Kansas City. It is one of 33 current school records connected to Kansas City 33. NCES reports 251 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.7:1, above the Missouri median of 12.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (49.4%) and Black (35.5%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Border Star Montessori
- 1How do the reported 14.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.13 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 12%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White49.4%
- Hispanic6%
- Black35.5%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2%
- Multiracial6.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Kansas City 33
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pitcher Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
252 reported students
Faxon Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
322 reported students
Wendell Phillips Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
324 reported students
James Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
328 reported students
George Melcher Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
341 reported students
Hale Cook Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
344 reported students
Public schools near Border Star Montessori
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academie Lafayette Oak Elem Elementary · Charter · Academie Lafayette | KG–05 | 520 | 0.9 mi |
| University Academy-Lower Elementary · Charter · University Academy | PK–05 | 609 | 1 mi |
| Hale Cook Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 344 | 1.2 mi |
| Brookside Charter Elementary Elementary · Charter · Brookside Charter Sch. | PK–05 | 575 | 1.6 mi |
| Belinder Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 489 | 1.7 mi |
| Prairie Elem Elementary · Shawnee Mission Pub Sch | PK–06 | 446 | 2.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Border Star Montessori
What grades does Border Star Montessori serve?
Border Star Montessori reports grades PK–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Kansas City 33.
How many students attend Border Star Montessori?
Border Star Montessori reported 251 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 33rd percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 216 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Border Star Montessori?
The calculated ratio is 14.7:1, based on 251 students and 17.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 12.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Border Star Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?
Border Star Montessori is a public school and is not a charter school; it is also identified as a magnet school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Border Star Montessori students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
100% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Border Star Montessori in?
Border Star Montessori is part of Kansas City 33, based in Kansas City, MO, which operates 33 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Border Star Montessori?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Academie Lafayette Oak Elem (0.9 mi), University Academy-Lower (1 mi), Hale Cook Elementary (1.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.