First State Montessori Academy operates 1 public schools serving 629 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Delaware. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 657 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in New Castle County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,293 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 31.8% local, 58.0% state, and 10.2% 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 — 18/100, ranked #38 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 68.0% White, 18.3% African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
First State Montessori Academy accounts for 100.0% of all First State Montessori Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means First State Montessori Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. 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.
First State Montessori Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
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 Variation between sub-units within First State Montessori Academy is typically wider than the First State Montessori Academy-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 629 students.
How much does First State Montessori Academy spend per student?
First State Montessori Academy spends $14,293 per student. The district has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #38 in Delaware.
What is the average rent near First State Montessori Academy?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in New Castle County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy students are 68.0% White, 18.3% African American, 2.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has an equity score of 18/100, ranking #38 out of 40 districts in Delaware. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.