Enrollment
292
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Worth, TX
Crowley Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for Crowley Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481591022907
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crowley Montessori Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #156 of 157
- schools in Fort Worth · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 29.2:1
- large classes for Texas
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Crowley Montessori Academy has class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crowley Montessori Academy ranks #156 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.2:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+99% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.4%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Crowley Montessori Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Crowley Montessori Academy
Crowley Montessori Academy is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Fort Worth, Texas, enrolling 292 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.2:1 is larger than about 98% of Texas schools and 99% above the 14.7:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 45.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 292 puts it in the smaller third of Texas schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 8,960 Texas schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 707 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #705, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and African American (34%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 65/100).
Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students) and Crowley H S (2,433 students) alongside Crowley Montessori Academy.
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 Crowley Montessori Academy compares
Crowley Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.2:1 | ▲ 99% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 27% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 292 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
292
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
29.2:1
students per teacher
- 99% above state mean
Top 98% in Texas - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$11,531
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
Hispanic or Latino 45.5%
African American 33.6%
White 16.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.2, Crowley Montessori Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Crowley Isd, which includes Crowley Montessori Academy.
$11,531
Per student
-15%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 55.8%
State 33.3%
Federal 10.9%
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 Crowley Montessori Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Crowley H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crowley H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Summer Creek Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Richard Allie Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crowley Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crowley Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,936
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 2,433
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,008
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~292 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Crowley Montessori Academy
How many students attend Crowley Montessori Academy?
Crowley Montessori Academy has 292 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fort Worth, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crowley Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Crowley Montessori Academy is 29.2:1, which is 99% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 86% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crowley Montessori Academy?
45.4% of students at Crowley Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crowley Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Crowley Montessori Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Fort Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crowley Montessori Academy?
Crowley Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Crowley Montessori Academy rank among schools in Fort Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Crowley Montessori Academy ranks #156 of 157 schools in Fort Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Worth on the city page.
Is Crowley Montessori Academy a good school?
Crowley Montessori Academy earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools. 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 Crowley Isd?
Besides Crowley Montessori Academy, Crowley Isd also operates North Crowley H S (2,936 students), Crowley H S (2,433 students), and Summer Creek Middle (1,035 students). See the Crowley Isd district page for the complete list.
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