Island Montessori Charter

Wilmington, North Carolina — 1 schools

215
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$13,493
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Island Montessori Charter operates 1 public schools serving 215 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. 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 220 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in New Hanover County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,493 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 26.8% local, 67.2% state, and 6.0% 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 — 50/100, ranked #128 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 220:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 13.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.1% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian across the district's schools.

Island Montessori Charter School accounts for 100.0% of all Island Montessori Charter student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Island Montessori Charter-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

Island Montessori Charter student-counselor ratio is 220:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

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

Island Montessori Charter chronic absenteeism rate is 13.2% — 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?

6.0%
Federal
67.2%
State
26.8%
Local

Funding Equity

50
Equity Score
128 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

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

$1,144
Studio/mo
$1,513
1 BR/mo
$1,659
2 BR/mo
$2,178
3 BR/mo
$2,319
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Island Montessori Charter.

White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Asian 2.3%
Multiracial 6.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

220:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Island Montessori Charter

School Enrollment
Island Montessori Charter School
Charter
220

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Island Montessori Charter?

Island Montessori Charter has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 215 students.

How much does Island Montessori Charter spend per student?

Island Montessori Charter spends $13,493 per student. The district has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #128 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Island Montessori Charter?

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

What is the demographic composition of Island Montessori Charter?

Island Montessori Charter students are 84.1% White, 6.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% Asian, 0.5% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Island Montessori Charter?

Island Montessori Charter has an equity score of 50/100, ranking #128 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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