Mountain West Montessori Academy

South Jordan, Utah — 1 schools

462
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$8,302
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Mountain West Montessori Academy operates 1 public schools serving 462 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Utah. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 450 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Salt Lake County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $8,302 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 3.0% local, 87.6% state, and 9.4% 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 — 33/100, ranked #127 of 147 in Utah against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 450:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 35.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 66.8% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian across the district's schools.

Mountain West Montessori Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Mountain West Montessori Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Mountain West Montessori Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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

Mountain West Montessori Academy student-counselor ratio is 450:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

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

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

Mountain West Montessori Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 35.3% — 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?

9.4%
Federal
87.6%
State
3.0%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
127 / 147
State Rank
50
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 Salt Lake County county, where this district is located.

$1,259
Studio/mo
$1,456
1 BR/mo
$1,747
2 BR/mo
$2,333
3 BR/mo
$2,666
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Mountain West Montessori Academy.

White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Asian 2.0%
Multiracial 7.6%
Other 1.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
1 AP courses total
450:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
35.3%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Mountain West Montessori Academy

School Enrollment
Mountain West Montessori Academy
Charter
450

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Mountain West Montessori Academy?

Mountain West Montessori Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 462 students.

How much does Mountain West Montessori Academy spend per student?

Mountain West Montessori Academy spends $8,302 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #127 in Utah.

What is the average rent near Mountain West Montessori Academy?

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

What is the demographic composition of Mountain West Montessori Academy?

Mountain West Montessori Academy students are 66.8% White, 21.8% Hispanic or Latino, 2.0% Asian, 0.2% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Mountain West Montessori Academy?

Mountain West Montessori Academy has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #127 out of 147 districts in Utah. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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