Enrollment
294
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
44.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-9% vs state
What stands out at Acorn Montessori Charter School
Acorn Montessori Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Prescott Valley, Arizona, enrolling 294 students.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.0% lands close to the Arizona typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 294 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,064 Arizona schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 168 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #152, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (38%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 19.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Prescott Valley's elementary schools, it stands alongside Coyote Springs Elementary School (457 students): Acorn Montessori Charter School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437), also runs Acorn Montessori Charter School Inc. - West (266 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Acorn Montessori Charter School compares
Acorn Montessori Charter School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,679
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Acorn Montessori Charter School (79437), which includes Acorn Montessori Charter School.
$11,679
Per student
-11%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-30%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.8%
State 79.0%
Federal 19.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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.
Is Acorn Montessori Charter School a good school?
Acorn Montessori Charter School earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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