Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)

MESA, Arizona — 2 schools

457
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$8,898
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) operates 2 public schools serving 457 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Arizona. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 441 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Maricopa County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,898 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 5.2% local, 88.6% state, and 6.3% 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 — 17/100, ranked #401 of 439 in Arizona against a state average of 38 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 34.6% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 59.9% White, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American across the district's schools.

Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa accounts for 57.8% of all Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)-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

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) chronic absenteeism rate is 34.6% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

6.3%
Federal
88.6%
State
5.2%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
401 / 439
State Rank
38
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 Maricopa County county, where this district is located.

$1,457
Studio/mo
$1,583
1 BR/mo
$1,839
2 BR/mo
$2,452
3 BR/mo
$2,720
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363).

White 59.9%
Hispanic or Latino 29.4%
African American 2.3%
Multiracial 7.3%
Other 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

34.6%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)

School Enrollment
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa
Charter
255
Montessori Education Centre Charter School - North Campus
Charter
186

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)?

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) has 2 schools, including 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 457 students.

How much does Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) spend per student?

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) spends $8,898 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #401 in Arizona.

What is the average rent near Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)?

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

What is the demographic composition of Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)?

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) students are 59.9% White, 29.4% Hispanic or Latino, 2.3% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363)?

Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #401 out of 439 districts in Arizona. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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