Enrollment
1,545
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carmichael, CA
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
Federal NCES profile for California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060165311733Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in Carmichael · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 25.3:1
- large classes for California
- 23.4%
- free-lunch eligible
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses has class sizes larger than 81% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, CA.
School address
NCES ID 060165311733 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
61.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
25.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
-58% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses is a large charter elementary school in Carmichael, California, enrolling 1,545 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 25.3:1 puts it in the larger third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.4% free-meal eligibility runs 58% below the California average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in California, bigger than 94% of state schools at 1,545 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 387 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #372, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 60/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 773 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.7% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses District spends $10,975 per pupil, 34% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Carmichael's elementary schools, it stands alongside Starr King K-8 (885 students): California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (25.3:1 vs 23.3:1).
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses District is a single-school charter district, so California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses compares
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25.3:1 | ▲ 18% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.4% | ▼ 58% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,545 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25.3:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,545
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 58% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
25.3:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 81% in California - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
24.7%
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
$10,975
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 773 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 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 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 15.5%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.7, California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses District, which includes California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses.
$10,975
Per student
-34%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.8%
State 61.5%
Federal 3.7%
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.
Similar elementary schools in Carmichael
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Starr King K-8
Standard public school
885 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Mary Deterding Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 29.1:1 students per teacher
Del Dayo Elementary
Standard public school
496 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Mission Avenue Open Elementary
Standard public school
415 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Cameron Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
406 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Carmichael Elementary
Standard public school
374 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,545 students)
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Frequently asked questions about California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses
How many students attend California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses?
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses has 1,545 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carmichael, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses?
The student-teacher ratio at California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses is 25.3:1, which is 18% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 61% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses?
23.4% of students at California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses?
The largest demographic group at California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Carmichael, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses?
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses rank among elementary schools in Carmichael?
By Resource Investment Index, California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in Carmichael, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Carmichael on the city page.
Is California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses a good school?
California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of California 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 California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses District?
None; California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses District is a single-school charter district, and California Montessori Project-San Juan Campuses is its only campus.
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