- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Jackson, TN
Community Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Community Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470258000656
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community Montessori School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools.
- #1 of 11
- schools in Jackson · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 665
- students enrolled
Community Montessori School has class sizes larger than 78% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community Montessori School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN.
School address
District: Madison County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470258000656 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Community Montessori School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 470258000656 · Jackson, TN Other · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 17.1:1 · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: North Side High School (903 students)
Community Montessori School held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 39.0 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Community Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Side Hig
North Side High School
903 students
- Northeast Midd
Northeast Middle School
804 students
- Thelma Barker
Thelma Barker Elementary
776 students
- South Side Hig
South Side High School
756 students
- This school
Community Montessori School
665 students
- Pope School
Pope School
628 students
What this shows Community Montessori School reports 665 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community Montessori School compares
Community Montessori School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,115
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 333 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.4%
African American 23.5%
Two or More 6.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: White at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.1, Community Montessori School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $11,115 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Side High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northeast Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thelma Barker Elementary | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Side High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Pope School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 804
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 776
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 756
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar other schools in Jackson
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Arlington Elementary School
Standard public school
626 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Andrew Jackson Elementary School
Standard public school
566 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Isaac Lane Technology Magnet Elementary
Standard public school
563 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Rose Hill School
Standard public school
511 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
East Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 17:1 students per teacher
Alexander Elementary School
Standard public school
427 students 23.7:1 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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Community Montessori School
How many students attend Community Montessori School?
Community Montessori School has 665 students enrolled. It is a public school in Jackson, TN. CCD year-over-year: 650 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Community Montessori School is 17.1:1, which is 12% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Community Montessori School is White at 65.4% of enrollment, in Jackson, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community Montessori School?
Community Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher 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 Community Montessori School rank among schools in Jackson?
By Resource Investment Index, Community Montessori School ranks #1 of 11 schools in Jackson, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Jackson on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Community Montessori School, Madison County also operates North Side High School (903 students), Northeast Middle School (804 students), and Thelma Barker Elementary (776 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.