Sussex Montessori School

Seaford, Delaware — 1 schools

403
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,129
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Sussex Montessori School operates 1 public schools serving 403 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Delaware. 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 383 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Sussex County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,129 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 10.8% local, 67.1% state, and 22.1% 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 — 27/100, ranked #32 of 40 in Delaware against a state average of 39 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 15.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 52.2% White, 24.8% African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

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

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

Sussex Montessori School chronic absenteeism rate is 15.4% — 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 Sussex Montessori School is typically wider than the Sussex Montessori School-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

22.1%
Federal
67.1%
State
10.8%
Local

Funding Equity

27
Equity Score
32 / 40
State Rank
39
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 Sussex County county, where this district is located.

$1,059
Studio/mo
$1,066
1 BR/mo
$1,399
2 BR/mo
$1,757
3 BR/mo
$2,172
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Sussex Montessori School.

White 52.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.6%
African American 24.8%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 8.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

15.4%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Sussex Montessori School

School Enrollment
Sussex Montessori School
Charter
383

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Sussex Montessori School?

Sussex Montessori School has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 403 students.

How much does Sussex Montessori School spend per student?

Sussex Montessori School spends $12,129 per student. The district has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #32 in Delaware.

What is the average rent near Sussex Montessori School?

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

What is the demographic composition of Sussex Montessori School?

Sussex Montessori School students are 52.2% White, 24.8% African American, 13.6% Hispanic or Latino, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Sussex Montessori School?

Sussex Montessori School has an equity score of 27/100, ranking #32 out of 40 districts in Delaware. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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