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Lupine Community Montessori reports enrollment uptick, buys buildings and flags achievement gaps
Summary
Lupine Community Montessori (formerly Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School) told the board it increased enrollment to about 305, purchased two buildings and a vacant lot for expansion, and received audit commendations while the evaluation urged focus on gaps for students with disabilities and underserved racial/ethnic groups.
Representatives of the Lupine Community Montessori Charter School (formerly Lewis and Clark Montessori Charter School) presented their annual charter report to the Gresham‑Barlow School District board on March 5, saying enrollment has climbed, facilities were acquired, and the school’s recent financial audit was clean.
Courtney (presenting) said the school’s “current enrollment is at 305,” that it serves 38% free and reduced students and represents “21% multiethnic groups.” Presenters said they increased ELA test scores this past year and saw a small decline in math scores. The presenters reported regular attenders and noted the annual school evaluation’s commendations: the school “continues to provide a unique high quality education option” and completed a real‑estate acquisition to develop new facilities.
The presenters said Lupine purchased two buildings on Ferris Drive and a vacant lot they plan to use for an elementary program; they plan to open three primary classrooms for the 2025–26 school year. Board‑audited financial statements showed the school dipped into reserves by approximately $33,000 for building acquisition costs and that the audit was otherwise clean.
The charter evaluation recommended the school continue to focus on reducing achievement gaps for students with disabilities and underserved racial and ethnic groups in English language arts and mathematics, update bylaws to reflect recent meeting‑law changes and name/address changes, and strengthen oversight of TSPC credential accounts. Lupine’s presenters said the school’s recent name change followed a student‑driven process.
Ending
Board members asked clarifying questions about the waiting list, lottery and the school’s facilities; Lupine representatives said they typically cap application processing at about 400 applications and clear roughly 30 openings per year as students graduate or leave.
