At a glance
Reported students
360
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
24.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
58th percentile
Compared with 1,202 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
406
Holliday Montessori: 360 reported students.
State peer staffing position
89th percentile
14.9:1 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
- 208
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25.67
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.1:1
What the reported data says about Holliday Montessori
Holliday 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 360 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,202 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 58th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.9:1, 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 Black (66.9%) and White (18.6%). English learners represent 1.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 6.3%. 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 Holliday Montessori
- 1How do the reported 14.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 24.13 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
- 1.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 6.3%
- 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)
- 0.17
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White18.6%
- Hispanic8.3%
- Black66.9%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial3.9%
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.
John T. Hartman Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
360 reported students
Ac Prep Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–08
366 reported students
Hale Cook Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
344 reported students
George Melcher Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
341 reported students
Phillis Wheatley Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
386 reported students
Trailwoods Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–06
388 reported students
Public schools near Holliday 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| B. Banneker Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–06 | 487 | 0.5 mi |
| Ac Prep Elementary Elementary · Kansas City 33 | PK–08 | 366 | 1.1 mi |
| Brookside Charter Elementary Elementary · Charter · Brookside Charter Sch. | PK–05 | 575 | 1.9 mi |
| Center Elem. Elementary · Center 58 | KG–05 | 314 | 2 mi |
| Academy for Integrated Arts Elementary · Charter · Academy for Integrated Arts | PK–06 | 244 | 2.2 mi |
| University Academy-Lower Elementary · Charter · University Academy | PK–05 | 609 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Holliday Montessori
What grades does Holliday Montessori serve?
Holliday 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 Holliday Montessori?
Holliday Montessori reported 360 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 58th percentile among 1,202 Missouri elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 208 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Holliday Montessori?
The calculated ratio is 14.9:1, based on 360 students and 24.13 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 Holliday Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?
Holliday 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 Holliday 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 Holliday Montessori in?
Holliday 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 Holliday Montessori?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include B. Banneker Elementary (0.5 mi), Ac Prep Elementary (1.1 mi), Brookside Charter Elementary (1.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.