Enrollment
312
Connecticut · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Haven, CT
Elm City Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Elm City Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 090021601683Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Elm City Montessori School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut schools.
- #2 of 25
- schools in New Haven · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 39.9%
- free-lunch eligible
- 312
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Elm City Montessori School ranks #2 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT.
School address
District: Elm City Montessori School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090021601683 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
39.9%
vs 36.4% Connecticut avg
+10% vs state
What stands out at Elm City Montessori School
Elm City Montessori School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in New Haven, Connecticut, enrolling 312 students.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 39.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 312 puts it in the smaller third of Connecticut schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,003 scored Connecticut schools.
Against 178 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #44.
Its student body is led by White (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.0% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Elm City Montessori School District spends $13,596 per pupil, 43% below the Connecticut average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among New Haven's public schools, it stands alongside Amistad Academy (1,105 students): Elm City Montessori School is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Elm City Montessori School District is a single-school charter district, so Elm City Montessori School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Elm City Montessori School compares
Elm City Montessori School on the metrics families compare, against Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.9% | ▲ 10% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
8.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,596
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $23,870
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 33.4%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 26.4%
Two or More 9.6%
Asian 2.3%
Largest group: White at 33.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Elm City Montessori School is more mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Elm City Montessori School District, which includes Elm City Montessori School.
$13,596
Per student
-43%
vs Connecticut
Avg $23,870
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 78.0%
State 20.6%
Federal 1.4%
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.
Similar other schools in New Haven
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Amistad Academy
Standard public school
1,105 students 9.9:1 students per teacher
Elm City College Preparatory School
Standard public school
760 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Fair Haven School
Standard public school
734 students 11:1 students per teacher
Ross/Woodward School
Standard public school
562 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
John C. Daniels
Standard public school
522 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nathan Hale School
Standard public school
506 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Connecticut, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Elm City Montessori School
How many students attend Elm City Montessori School?
Elm City Montessori School has 312 students enrolled. It is a public school in New Haven, CT.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Elm City Montessori School?
39.9% of students at Elm City Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Elm City Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Elm City Montessori School is White at 33.4% of enrollment, in New Haven, CT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Elm City Montessori School?
Elm City Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. 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 Elm City Montessori School rank among schools in New Haven?
By Resource Investment Index, Elm City Montessori School ranks #2 of 25 schools in New Haven, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Haven on the city page.
Is Elm City Montessori School a good school?
Elm City Montessori School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Connecticut 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 Elm City Montessori School District?
None; Elm City Montessori School District is a single-school charter district, and Elm City Montessori School is its only campus.
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