Enrollment
383
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110010400507 Charter school
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Breakthrough Montessori Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 51
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Breakthrough Montessori Pcs · District of Columbia
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Breakthrough Montessori Pcs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs reports 383 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 36% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 383 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 19.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Breakthrough Montessori Pcs spends $33,398 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 94.1% from local sources (property taxes), and 5.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Breakthrough Montessori Pcs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 83% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 59% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
— 83% above state mean
Top 98% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
19.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$33,398
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 383 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
Enrollment 383 Top 59% in District of Columbia — larger than 41% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 21.6:1 +83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110010400507
Student demographics
African American 47.4%
White 33.2%
Two or More 8.4%
Hispanic or Latino 7.3%
Asian 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 47.4% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 383:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 19.8%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Breakthrough Montessori Pcs, which includes Breakthrough Montessori Pcs.
$33,398
Per student
-4%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+71%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 94.1%
Federal 5.9%
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.
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Breakthrough Montessori Pcs
How many students attend Breakthrough Montessori Pcs?
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs has 383 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Montessori Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Montessori Pcs is 21.6:1, which is 83% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Breakthrough Montessori Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Breakthrough Montessori Pcs is African American at 47.4%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Breakthrough Montessori Pcs?
Breakthrough Montessori Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.