Washington Montessori

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Washington, North Carolina - 1 schools

An equity score of 34/100 ranks Washington Montessori #192 of 293 districts in North Carolina (state average 45). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $9,544 per pupil, Washington Montessori ranks #261 of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending (North Carolina districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

403
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$9,544
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Washington Montessori operates 1 public schools serving 403 students, placing it among the smallest districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined 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 Beaufort County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $9,544 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 322 North Carolina districts by per-pupil spending. See how North Carolina compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 27.5% local, 68.7% state, and 3.8% 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 34/100, ranked #192 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 17.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 81.6% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American across the district's schools.

Its largest campus is Washington Montessori, enrolling 429 students (100% of the district's total enrollment).

Washington Montessori accounts for 100.0% of all Washington Montessori student enrollment

That is an overwhelming concentration, leaving the rest of Washington Montessori a distant remainder — means Washington Montessori-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: combined. 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

Washington Montessori chronic absenteeism rate is 17.2% — 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 Washington Montessori is typically wider than the Washington Montessori-aggregate figure suggests.

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

Where does the funding come from?

3.8%
Federal
68.7%
State
27.5%
Local

Funding Equity

34
Equity Score
192 / 293
State Rank
45
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 Washington Montessori.

White 81.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.3%
African American 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Multiracial 4.9%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

17.2%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Washington Montessori

School Enrollment
Washington Montessori
Charter
429

How Washington Montessori Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The North Carolina districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Hobgood Charter School Similar size Higher spending Less locally funded
Magellan Charter Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Longleaf School of the Arts Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Reaching All Minds Academy Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix
Movement School Eastland Similar size Higher spending Similar funding mix

Comparisons are relative to Washington Montessori'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 Washington Montessori?

Washington Montessori has 1 school, including 1 combined. Total enrollment is 403 students.

How much does Washington Montessori spend per student?

Washington Montessori spends $9,544 per student. The district has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #192 in North Carolina.

What is the demographic composition of Washington Montessori?

Washington Montessori students are 81.6% White, 9.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% African American, 0.7% Asian, averaged across 1 school. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Washington Montessori?

Washington Montessori has an equity score of 34/100, ranking #192 out of 293 districts in North Carolina.