Enrollment
476
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 17:1 Arizona avg
+40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
21.0%
vs 48.3% Arizona avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Augustus H. Shaw Montessori compares with Arizona and U.S. medians
What stands out at Augustus H. Shaw Montessori
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Phoenix, Arizona, enrolling 476 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.8:1 is larger than about 92% of Arizona schools and 40% above the 17:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 21.0% of students eligible for free meals.
With 476 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arizona median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Among 231 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arizona schools statewide, it ranks #18, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (51%) and White (31%) (diversity index 63/100).
10.1% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 29.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Phoenix's public schools, it stands alongside Pan-American Charter School (1,221 students): Augustus H. Shaw Montessori is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Phoenix Elementary District (4256) also operates Kenilworth Elementary School (488 students) and Whittier Elementary School (453 students) alongside Augustus H. Shaw Montessori.
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 Augustus H. Shaw Montessori compares
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,390
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arizona avg of $13,145
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Elementary District (4256), which includes Augustus H. Shaw Montessori.
$15,390
Per student
+17%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.1%
State 20.5%
Federal 29.4%
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 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
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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.
Pan-American Charter School
Standard public school
1,221 students
Great Hearts Academies - Anthem Prep
Standard public school
1,031 students
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
Similar other 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.
Similar enrollment (~476 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~23.8:1)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Augustus H. Shaw Montessori a good school?
Augustus H. Shaw Montessori earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Arizona schools. 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 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.
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