Montessori Elementary School

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Albuquerque, New Mexico - 1 schools

An equity score of 15/100 ranks Montessori Elementary School #96 of 98 districts in New Mexico (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,098 per pupil, Montessori Elementary School ranks #138 of 141 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending (New Mexico districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

439
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,098
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Montessori Elementary School operates 1 public schools serving 439 students, placing it among the smallest districts in New Mexico. 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 Bernalillo County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,098 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, among the bottom 15 of 141 New Mexico districts by per-pupil spending. See how New Mexico compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 14.1% local, 80.1% state, and 5.8% 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 15/100, ranked #96 of 98 in New Mexico against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 10.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 58.4% Hispanic or Latino, 29.0% White, 1.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Montessori Elementary School, enrolling 452 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Montessori Elementary School accounts for 100.0% of all Montessori Elementary School student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Montessori Elementary School a distant remainder — means Montessori Elementary School-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 Elementary School chronic absenteeism rate is 10.8% — 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?

5.8%
Federal
80.1%
State
14.1%
Local

Funding Equity

15
Equity Score
96 / 98
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 Montessori Elementary School.

White 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
Asian 1.1%
Multiracial 9.1%
Other 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

10.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Montessori Elementary School

School Enrollment
Montessori Elementary School
Charter
452

How Montessori Elementary School Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The New Mexico districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Mora Independent Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Lordsburg Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Capitan Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Cimarron Municipal Schools Similar size Higher spending More locally funded
Horizon Academy West Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Montessori Elementary School'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 Montessori Elementary School?

Montessori Elementary School has 1 school, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 439 students.

How much does Montessori Elementary School spend per student?

Montessori Elementary School spends $9,098 per student. The district has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #96 in New Mexico.

What is the demographic composition of Montessori Elementary School?

Montessori Elementary School students are 58.4% Hispanic or Latino, 29.0% White, 1.1% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Montessori Elementary School?

Montessori Elementary School has an equity score of 15/100, ranking #96 out of 98 districts in New Mexico.