Enrollment
279
Nevada · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
17.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.4:1
vs 20.5:1 Nevada avg
-20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.0%
vs 76.8% Nevada avg
-84% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Carson Montessori compares with Nevada and U.S. medians
What stands out at Carson Montessori
Carson Montessori is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Carson City, Nevada, enrolling 279 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 12.0% free-meal eligibility runs 84% below the Nevada average.
Enrollment of 279 puts it in the smaller third of Nevada schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 96% of the 733 Nevada schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (65%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 52/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Carson City School District spends $12,516 per pupil, 24% below the Nevada average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Carson City School District also operates Carson High School (2,289 students) and Eagle Valley Middle School (854 students) alongside Carson 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 Carson Montessori compares
Carson Montessori on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,516
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nevada avg of $16,454
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carson City School District, which includes Carson Montessori.
$12,516
Per student
-24%
vs Nevada
Avg $16,454
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 10.9%
State 76.0%
Federal 13.1%
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 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
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- 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
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Nevada, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.4:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Carson Montessori a good school?
Carson Montessori earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nevada median. 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 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.
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