- Enrollment
- 2,148
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Louisville, KY
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210299000783
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools.
- #44 of 68
- schools in Louisville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.9:1
- small classes for Kentucky
- 78.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary has class sizes smaller than 87% of Kentucky schools. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary ranks #44 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY.
School address
District: Jefferson County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210299000783 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 210299000783 · Louisville, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
315 enr · 10.9:1 · 78.7% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Ballard High (2,148 students)
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary held near 413 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 29.5 → 27.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ballard High
Ballard High
2,148 students
- Dupont Manual
Dupont Manual High
1,899 students
- Marion C. Moor
Marion C. Moore School
1,892 students
- Eastern High
Eastern High
1,790 students
- Pleasure Ridge
Pleasure Ridge Park High
1,777 students
- This school 315
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
315 students
What this shows Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary reports 315 students on the CCD universe file.
How Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary compares
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.9:1 | ▼ 28% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.7% | ▲ 33% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 315 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.9:1
Leaner classes than 84% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
315
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.9:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 13% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
59.4%
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
$18,189
per pupil, district-wide
- above Kentucky avg of $14,362
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 315 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 11.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 73.3%
White 14.3%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 43.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 43.3, Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County reports $18,189 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ballard High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dupont Manual High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marion C. Moore School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasure Ridge Park High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,892
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,790
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,777
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Louisville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Marion C. Moore School
Standard public school
1,892 students 14.9:1 students per teacher
The Academy @ Shawnee
Standard public school
1,051 students 26.3:1 students per teacher
Pathfinder School of Innovation
Alternative education program
918 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
J. Graham Brown School
Standard public school
800 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Tully Elementary
Standard public school
791 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Stopher Elementary
Standard public school
781 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~315 students)
Frequently asked questions about Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary
How many students attend Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary has 315 students enrolled. It is a public school in Louisville, KY. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is 10.9:1, which is 28% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 31% lower 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 Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
78.7% of students at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary is African American at 73.3% of enrollment, in Louisville, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary?
Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary rank among schools in Louisville?
By Resource Investment Index, Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary ranks #44 of 68 schools in Louisville, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Louisville on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County?
Besides Coleridge-Taylor Montessori Elementary, Jefferson County also operates Ballard High (2,148 students), Dupont Manual High (1,899 students), and Marion C. Moore School (1,892 students). See the Jefferson County district page for the complete list.