- Enrollment
- 3,837
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Dallas, TX
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Eduardo Mata Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 481623007569
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eduardo Mata Montessori School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #30 of 232
- schools in Dallas · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 54.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Eduardo Mata Montessori School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eduardo Mata Montessori School ranks #30 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Eduardo Mata Montessori School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 52.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 481623007569 · Dallas, TX Other · MID · TRAD
720 enr · 14.4:1 · 54.8% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyline H S (3,837 students)
Eduardo Mata Montessori School held near 736 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 50.4 → 52.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Eduardo Mata Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyline H S
Skyline H S
3,837 students
- Bryan Adams H
Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy
2,208 students
- W T White H S
W T White H S
2,204 students
- Sunset H S
Sunset H S
2,164 students
- Moises E Molin
Moises E Molina H S
2,006 students
- This school 720
Eduardo Mata Montessori School
720 students
What this shows Eduardo Mata Montessori School reports 720 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eduardo Mata Montessori School compares
Eduardo Mata Montessori School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.8% | ▼ 11% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 720 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
720
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 11% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$14,470
per pupil, district-wide
- above Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 360 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 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
Hispanic or Latino 73.3%
White 17.1%
African American 6.4%
Two or More 1.8%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.9, Eduardo Mata Montessori School is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dallas Isd reports $14,470 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Eduardo Mata Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyline H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| W T White H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunset H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Moises E Molina H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eduardo Mata Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,208
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,164
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,006
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~720 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eduardo Mata Montessori School
How many students attend Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School has 720 students enrolled. It is a public school in Dallas, TX. CCD year-over-year: 721 (2022-23) → 736 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eduardo Mata Montessori School is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
54.8% of students at Eduardo Mata Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Eduardo Mata Montessori School is Hispanic or Latino at 73.3% of enrollment, in Dallas, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eduardo Mata Montessori School?
Eduardo Mata Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 Eduardo Mata Montessori School rank among schools in Dallas?
By Resource Investment Index, Eduardo Mata Montessori School ranks #30 of 232 schools in Dallas, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Dallas on the city page.
What other schools are in Dallas Isd?
Besides Eduardo Mata Montessori School, Dallas Isd also operates Skyline H S (3,837 students), Bryan Adams H S Leadership Academy (2,208 students), and W T White H S (2,204 students). See the Dallas Isd district page for the complete list.