Enrollment
1,039
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Longview, TX
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
Federal NCES profile for East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482811013422Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Longview · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 85.2%
- free-lunch eligible
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, East Texas Montessori Prep Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Longview, TX.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
59.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
85.2%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How East Texas Montessori Prep Academy compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy is a high-poverty, large charter combined-grade school in Longview, Texas, enrolling 1,039 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 85.2% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Texas, bigger than 90% of state schools at 1,039 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 969 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #742, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (43%) and African American (40%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 1039 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
14.2% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 18.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students) and Foster Middle (788 students) alongside East Texas Montessori Prep 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 East Texas Montessori Prep Academy compares
East Texas Montessori Prep 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 85.2% | ▲ 38% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,039 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,039
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
85.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.2%
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
$13,505
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1039 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 43.4%
African American 40.2%
White 9.1%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, East Texas Montessori Prep Academy is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Longview Isd, which includes East Texas Montessori Prep Academy.
$13,505
Per student
-1%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.2%
State 31.0%
Federal 18.8%
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 East Texas Montessori Prep Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Longview H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Judson Steam Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Park Magnet School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Johnston-Mcqueen El | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to East Texas Montessori Prep Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,272
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 788
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 538
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 474
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 464
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
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 (~1,039 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about East Texas Montessori Prep Academy
How many students attend East Texas Montessori Prep Academy?
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy has 1,039 students enrolled. It is a public school in Longview, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy?
85.2% of students at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of East Texas Montessori Prep Academy?
The largest demographic group at East Texas Montessori Prep Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 43.4% of enrollment, in Longview, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for East Texas Montessori Prep Academy?
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does East Texas Montessori Prep Academy rank among schools in Longview?
By Resource Investment Index, East Texas Montessori Prep Academy ranks #10 of 10 schools in Longview, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Longview on the city page.
Is East Texas Montessori Prep Academy a good school?
East Texas Montessori Prep Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of 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 Longview Isd?
Besides East Texas Montessori Prep Academy, Longview Isd also operates Longview H S (2,272 students), Foster Middle (788 students), and Judson Steam Academy (538 students). See the Longview Isd district page for the complete list.
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