How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa | Porter Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mesa, AZ | Mesa, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 255 | 453 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.6:1 | 16.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | - | 46.0% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa | Porter Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $9,746 | $12,121 |
| District | Montessori Education Centre Charter School (4363) | Mesa Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa | Porter Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62.7% | 35.5% |
| African American | 0.8% | 6.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.2% | 47.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 4.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 8.2% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Montessori Education Centre Charter School - Mesa | Porter Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 149:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.4% | 44.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 4 | 32 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.