Geist Montessori Academy

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Mccordsville, Indiana - 1 schools

An equity score of 26/100 ranks Geist Montessori Academy #328 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,159 per pupil, Geist Montessori Academy ranks #356 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

233
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$10,159
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Geist Montessori Academy operates 1 public schools serving 233 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Hancock County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,159 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 13.4% local, 80.4% state, and 6.2% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 26/100, ranked #328 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

a 291:1 student-counselor ratio, somewhat above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 16.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 69.1% White, 11.7% African American, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Geist Montessori Academy, enrolling 291 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Geist Montessori Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Geist Montessori Academy student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Geist Montessori Academy a distant remainder — means Geist 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.

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

Geist Montessori Academy student-counselor ratio is 291:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

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 Variation between sub-units within Geist Montessori Academy is typically wider than the Geist Montessori Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Geist Montessori Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 16.8% — 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 Geist Montessori Academy is typically wider than the Geist Montessori Academy-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.2%
Federal
80.4%
State
13.4%
Local

Funding Equity

26
Equity Score
328 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Geist Montessori Academy.

White 69.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.2%
African American 11.7%
Asian 3.8%
Multiracial 7.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

291:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
16.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Geist Montessori Academy

School Enrollment
Geist Montessori Academy
Charter
291

How Geist Montessori Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Paramount Englewood Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Liberty Grove Schools Similar size No spending data No revenue-mix data
Phalen Leadership Academy - in Inc Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Tindley Summit Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Him By Her Collegiate School for the Arts Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Geist Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Geist Montessori Academy?

Geist Montessori Academy has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 233 students.

How much does Geist Montessori Academy spend per student?

Geist Montessori Academy spends $10,159 per student. The district has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #328 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of Geist Montessori Academy?

Geist Montessori Academy students are 69.1% White, 11.7% African American, 7.2% Hispanic or Latino, 3.8% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Geist Montessori Academy?

Geist Montessori Academy has an equity score of 26/100, ranking #328 out of 373 districts in Indiana.