- Enrollment
- 2,803
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Castle Rock, CO
Dc Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Dc Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080345001581Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Dc Montessori Charter School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools.
- #3 of 14
- schools in Castle Rock · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 3.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Dc Montessori Charter School has class sizes larger than 87% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Dc Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 14 schools in Castle Rock, CO.
School address
District: Douglas County School District No. Re 1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080345001581 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+104 students YoY
Dc Montessori Charter School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+23.5%).
Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+104 students YoY 080345001581 · Castle Rock, CO Other · MID · CHARTER
547 enr · 20.3:1 · 3.6% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: American Academy (2,803 students)
Dc Montessori Charter School grew from 442 students in 2022-23 to 546 in 2023-24 (+23.5%). Teacher FTE added 27.0 → 27.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Dc Montessori Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- American Acade
American Academy
2,803 students
- Rock Canyon Hi
Rock Canyon High School
2,325 students
- Legend High Sc
Legend High School
2,206 students
- Mountain Vista
Mountain Vista High School
2,169 students
- Chaparral High
Chaparral High School
2,007 students
- This school 547
Dc Montessori Charter School
547 students
What this shows Dc Montessori Charter School reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Dc Montessori Charter School compares
Dc Montessori Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 3.6% | ▼ 91% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.3:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
3.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 91% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
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
20.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 87% in Colorado - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$12,942
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 68.0%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 10.1%
Asian 6.4%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.0, Dc Montessori Charter School is more mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Douglas County School District No. Re 1 reports $12,942 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Dc Montessori Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rock Canyon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Legend High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mountain Vista High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chaparral High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Dc Montessori Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,325
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,206
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 2,007
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~547 students)
Frequently asked questions about Dc Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Dc Montessori Charter School?
Dc Montessori Charter School has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Castle Rock, CO. CCD year-over-year: 442 (2022-23) → 546 (2023-24), up 104.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Dc Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Dc Montessori Charter School is 20.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Dc Montessori Charter School?
3.6% of students at Dc Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Dc Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Dc Montessori Charter School is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Castle Rock, CO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Dc Montessori Charter School?
Dc Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Dc Montessori Charter School rank among schools in Castle Rock?
By Resource Investment Index, Dc Montessori Charter School ranks #3 of 14 schools in Castle Rock, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Castle Rock on the city page.
What other schools are in Douglas County School District No. Re 1?
Besides Dc Montessori Charter School, Douglas County School District No. Re 1 also operates American Academy (2,803 students), Rock Canyon High School (2,325 students), and Legend High School (2,206 students). See the Douglas County School District No. Re 1 district page for the complete list.