- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Carson City, NV
Carson Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Carson Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 320039000569Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Carson Montessori earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median.
- #1 of 14
- public schools in Carson City · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Carson Montessori has class sizes near the Nevada median. Computed live against every Nevada school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Montessori ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Carson City, NV.
School address
District: Carson City School District · Nevada
NCES ID 320039000569 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Carson Montessori held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 320039000569 · Carson City, NV Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
279 enr · 16.4:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Carson High School (2,289 students)
Carson Montessori held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nevada schools → · Find another →
Carson Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carson High Sc
Carson High School
2,289 students
- Eagle Valley M 854
Eagle Valley Middle School
854 students
- Carson Middle 833
Carson Middle School
833 students
- Fremont Elemen 553
Fremont Elementary
553 students
- Bordewich/Bray 539
Bordewich/Bray Elementary
539 students
- This school 279
Carson Montessori
279 students
What this shows Carson Montessori reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Carson Montessori compares
Carson Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nevada and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nevada | Nevada avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▼ 20% | 20.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 84% | 76.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Nevada average of 76.8%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 34% in Nevada - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,493
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,469
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.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.9%
Two or More 8.2%
Asian 3.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.9, Carson Montessori is less mixed than the Nevada school average of 56.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Carson City School District reports $12,493 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Carson Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carson High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagle Valley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carson Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fremont Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bordewich/Bray Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Carson Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 854
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 833
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 553
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~279 students)
Frequently asked questions about Carson Montessori
How many students attend Carson Montessori?
Carson Montessori has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Carson City, NV. CCD year-over-year: 292 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carson Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Carson Montessori is 16.4:1, which is 20% lower than the Nevada average of 20.5:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Carson Montessori?
12.0% of students at Carson Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nevada average of 76.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Carson Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Carson Montessori is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Carson City, NV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Carson Montessori?
Carson Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Carson Montessori rank among public schools in Carson City?
By Resource Investment Index, Carson Montessori ranks #1 of 14 public schools in Carson City, NV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Carson City on the city page.
What other schools are in Carson City School District?
Besides Carson Montessori, Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students), Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students), and Carson Middle School (833 students). See the Carson City School District district page for the complete list.