- Enrollment
- 2,233
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Land O Lakes, FL
Countryside Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Countryside Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120153003916Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Countryside Montessori Academy earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Land O Lakes · Resource Index
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 2.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Countryside Montessori Academy has class sizes smaller than 88% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Montessori Academy ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Land O Lakes, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Countryside Montessori Academy held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 120153003916 · Land O Lakes, FL Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
357 enr · 12.3:1 · 2.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students)
Countryside Montessori Academy held near 355 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.0 → 30.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Countryside Montessori Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Land O' Lakes
Land O' Lakes High School
2,233 students
- Wiregrass Ranc
Wiregrass Ranch High School
2,218 students
- Sunlake High S
Sunlake High School
2,206 students
- James W. Mitch
James W. Mitchell High School
2,201 students
- Cypress Creek
Cypress Creek High School
2,006 students
- This school 357
Countryside Montessori Academy
357 students
What this shows Countryside Montessori Academy reports 357 students on the CCD universe file.
How Countryside Montessori Academy compares
Countryside Montessori Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 2.0% | ▼ 96% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 357 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
357
Bigger than 41% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
2.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 96% below the Florida average of 52.0%
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
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 12% in Florida - lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,007
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $12,081
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
3
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.6%
Hispanic or Latino 25.8%
Asian 11.8%
Two or More 10.1%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 47.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.1, Countryside Montessori Academy is more mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Pasco reports $10,007 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Countryside Montessori Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Land O' Lakes High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wiregrass Ranch High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunlake High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James W. Mitchell High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cypress Creek High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Countryside Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,218
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,201
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~357 students)
Frequently asked questions about Countryside Montessori Academy
How many students attend Countryside Montessori Academy?
Countryside Montessori Academy has 357 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Land O Lakes, FL. CCD year-over-year: 357 (2022-23) → 355 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Countryside Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Countryside Montessori Academy is 12.3:1, which is 31% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 22% 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 Countryside Montessori Academy?
2.0% of students at Countryside Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Countryside Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Countryside Montessori Academy is White at 47.6% of enrollment, in Land O Lakes, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Countryside Montessori Academy?
Countryside Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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 Countryside Montessori Academy rank among public schools in Land O Lakes?
By Resource Investment Index, Countryside Montessori Academy ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Land O Lakes, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Land O Lakes on the city page.
What other schools are in Pasco?
Besides Countryside Montessori Academy, Pasco also operates Land O' Lakes High School (2,233 students), Wiregrass Ranch High School (2,218 students), and Sunlake High School (2,206 students). See the Pasco district page for the complete list.