- Enrollment
- 2,127
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ft Worth, TX
Daggett Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Daggett Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 481970009037
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Daggett Montessori earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 7
- public schools in Ft Worth · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 43.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Daggett Montessori has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Daggett Montessori ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Ft Worth, TX.
School address
District: Fort Worth Isd · Texas
NCES ID 481970009037 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Daggett Montessori held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 481970009037 · Ft Worth, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
546 enr · 14.8:1 · 43.3% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Paschal H S (2,127 students)
Daggett Montessori held near 547 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.9 → 36.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Daggett Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Paschal H S
Paschal H S
2,127 students
- Trimble Techni
Trimble Technical H S
1,924 students
- Arlington Heig
Arlington Heights H S
1,898 students
- South Hills H
South Hills H S
1,846 students
- North Side H S
North Side H S
1,676 students
- This school 546
Daggett Montessori
546 students
What this shows Daggett Montessori reports 546 students on the CCD universe file.
How Daggett Montessori compares
Daggett Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.3% | ▼ 30% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 546 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
546
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
43.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,690
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 546 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.0%
White 31.3%
African American 5.3%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Daggett Montessori is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Fort Worth Isd reports $13,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Daggett Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paschal H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Trimble Technical H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Arlington Heights H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Hills H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Side H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Daggett Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,924
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,898
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,676
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~546 students)
Frequently asked questions about Daggett Montessori
How many students attend Daggett Montessori?
Daggett Montessori has 546 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ft Worth, TX. CCD year-over-year: 529 (2022-23) → 547 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Daggett Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Daggett Montessori is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Daggett Montessori?
43.3% of students at Daggett Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Daggett Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Daggett Montessori is Hispanic or Latino at 59.0% of enrollment, in Ft Worth, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Daggett Montessori?
Daggett Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (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 Daggett Montessori rank among public schools in Ft Worth?
By Resource Investment Index, Daggett Montessori ranks #2 of 7 public schools in Ft Worth, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Ft Worth on the city page.
What other schools are in Fort Worth Isd?
Besides Daggett Montessori, Fort Worth Isd also operates Paschal H S (2,127 students), Trimble Technical H S (1,924 students), and Arlington Heights H S (1,898 students). See the Fort Worth Isd district page for the complete list.