Willow Oak Montessori

Pittsboro, North Carolina — 1 schools

283
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$11,585
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Willow Oak Montessori operates 1 public schools serving 283 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. 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 281 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Chatham County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,585 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 29.1% local, 67.3% state, and 3.6% 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 — 41/100, ranked #158 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

and 12.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 80.8% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Willow Oak Montessori accounts for 100.0% of all Willow Oak Montessori student enrollment

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

Willow Oak Montessori chronic absenteeism rate is 12.5% — 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?

3.6%
Federal
67.3%
State
29.1%
Local

Funding Equity

41
Equity Score
158 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Chatham County county, where this district is located.

$1,417
Studio/mo
$1,507
1 BR/mo
$1,711
2 BR/mo
$2,117
3 BR/mo
$2,527
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in Willow Oak Montessori.

White 80.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.1%
Asian 2.1%
Multiracial 8.9%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

12.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Willow Oak Montessori

School Enrollment
Willow Oak Montessori
Charter
281

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Willow Oak Montessori?

Willow Oak Montessori has 1 schools, including 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 283 students.

How much does Willow Oak Montessori spend per student?

Willow Oak Montessori spends $11,585 per student. The district has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #158 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near Willow Oak Montessori?

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

What is the demographic composition of Willow Oak Montessori?

Willow Oak Montessori students are 80.8% White, 7.1% Hispanic or Latino, 2.1% Asian, 0.4% African American, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Willow Oak Montessori?

Willow Oak Montessori has an equity score of 41/100, ranking #158 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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