- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Prescott Valley, AZ
Acorn Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Acorn Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040032002227Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Acorn Montessori Charter School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #8 of 8
- elementary schools in Prescott Valley · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 294
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Acorn Montessori Charter School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Prescott Valley, AZ.
School address
District: Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) · Arizona
NCES ID 040032002227 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Acorn Montessori Charter School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 040032002227 · Prescott Valley, AZ Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
294 enr · 44.0% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West (266 students)
Acorn Montessori Charter School held near 278 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
How Acorn Montessori Charter School compares
Acorn Montessori Charter School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.0% | ▼ 9% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 294 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
294
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
39.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,637
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.5%
Hispanic or Latino 38.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Two or More 1.0%
African American 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Acorn Montessori Charter School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
District finance for Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) reports $10,637 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Acorn Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Acorn Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar elementary schools in Prescott Valley
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Coyote Springs Elementary School
Standard public school
457 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Granville Elementary School
Standard public school
448 students 16:1 students per teacher
Prescott Valley School
Standard public school
433 students
Mountain View Elementary School
Standard public school
376 students 15:1 students per teacher
Franklin Phonetic Primary School
Standard public school
362 students
Lake Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
303 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Acorn Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Acorn Montessori Charter School?
Acorn Montessori Charter School has 294 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Prescott Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 266 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Acorn Montessori Charter School?
44.0% of students at Acorn Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Acorn Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Acorn Montessori Charter School is White at 57.5% of enrollment, in Prescott Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Acorn Montessori Charter School?
Acorn Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Acorn Montessori Charter School rank among elementary schools in Prescott Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Acorn Montessori Charter School ranks #8 of 8 elementary schools in Prescott Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Prescott Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437)?
Besides Acorn Montessori Charter School, Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) also operates Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West (266 students). See the Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437) district page for the complete list.