ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

HOUSTON, Texas — 1 schools

370
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$7,536
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL operates 1 public schools serving 370 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 367 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Harris County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $7,536 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 3.8% local, 80.0% state, and 16.2% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 24/100, ranked #978 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 367:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 9.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.1% Asian, 37.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% African American across the district's schools.

Alief Montessori Community School accounts for 100.0% of all ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 72.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL student-counselor ratio is 367:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL chronic absenteeism rate is 9.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

16.2%
Federal
80.0%
State
3.8%
Local

Funding Equity

24
Equity Score
978 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Harris County county, where this district is located.

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,323
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$2,116
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL.

White 4.9%
Hispanic or Latino 37.9%
African American 13.1%
Asian 38.1%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

367:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
9.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL

School Enrollment
Alief Montessori Community School
Charter
367

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL?

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 370 students.

How much does ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL spend per student?

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL spends $7,536 per student. The district has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #978 in Texas.

What is the average rent near ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Harris County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL?

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL students are 38.1% Asian, 37.9% Hispanic or Latino, 13.1% African American, 4.9% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL?

ALIEF MONTESSORI COMMUNITY SCHOOL has an equity score of 24/100, ranking #978 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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