- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Phoenix, AZ
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040630002129
👥 S:T ratio 5
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #25 of 179
- schools in Phoenix · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 23.8:1
- large classes for Arizona
- 21.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori has class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Augustus H. Shaw Montessori ranks #25 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ.
School address
District: Phoenix Elementary District (4256) · Arizona
NCES ID 040630002129 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+13 students YoY 040630002129 · Phoenix, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
476 enr · 23.8:1 · 21.0% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students)
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori held near 466 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+13 headcount). Teacher FTE added 20.9 → 23.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kenilworth Ele
Kenilworth Elementary School
488 students
- This school
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
476 students
- Whittier Eleme
Whittier Elementary School
453 students
- Silvestre S He
Silvestre S Herrera School
449 students
- Maie Bartlett
Maie Bartlett Heard School
430 students
- Thomas a Ediso
Thomas a Edison School
426 students
What this shows Augustus H. Shaw Montessori reports 476 students on the CCD universe file.
How Augustus H. Shaw Montessori compares
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.8:1 | ▲ 40% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.0% | ▼ 57% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 476 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.8:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
476
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
23.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% above state mean
Top 92% in Arizona - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
10.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$16,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,502
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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
Hispanic or Latino 51.1%
White 30.5%
Two or More 10.3%
African American 5.7%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.2, Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Phoenix Elementary District (4256) reports $16,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Augustus H. Shaw Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenilworth Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Whittier Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Silvestre S Herrera School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Maie Bartlett Heard School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Thomas a Edison School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Augustus H. Shaw Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 449
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Phoenix
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Westwind Elementary School
Standard public school
932 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Stetson Hills School
Standard public school
887 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Union Park School
Standard public school
873 students 19:1 students per teacher
Fireside Elementary School
Standard public school
693 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Frequently asked questions about Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
How many students attend Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori has 476 students enrolled. It is a public school in Phoenix, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 466 (2023-24), nearly flat (+13).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is 23.8:1, which is 40% higher than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 52% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?
21.0% of students at Augustus H. Shaw Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is Hispanic or Latino at 51.1% of enrollment, in Phoenix, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Augustus H. Shaw Montessori?
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Augustus H. Shaw Montessori rank among schools in Phoenix?
By Resource Investment Index, Augustus H. Shaw Montessori ranks #25 of 179 schools in Phoenix, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Phoenix on the city page.
What other schools are in Phoenix Elementary District (4256)?
Besides Augustus H. Shaw Montessori, Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students), Whittier Elementary School (453 students), and Silvestre S Herrera School (449 students). See the Phoenix Elementary District (4256) district page for the complete list.