Enrollment
657
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmington, DE
First State Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for First State Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 100005400362Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
First State Montessori Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Delaware schools.
- #18 of 24
- elementary schools in Wilmington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Delaware
- 657
- students enrolled
First State Montessori Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Delaware schools. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, First State Montessori Academy ranks #18 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, DE.
School address
District: First State Montessori Academy · Delaware
NCES ID 100005400362 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.3:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+39% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How First State Montessori Academy compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at First State Montessori Academy
First State Montessori Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Wilmington, Delaware, enrolling 657 students.
Class loads run heavy: 19.3:1 is larger than about 95% of Delaware schools and 39% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 657 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 222 scored Delaware schools.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (18%) (diversity index 50/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding First State Montessori Academy spends $12,838 per pupil, 24% below the Delaware average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Wilmington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Brandywine Springs School (941 students): First State Montessori Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.3:1 vs 15.4:1).
First State Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, so First State Montessori Academy 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 First State Montessori Academy compares
First State Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.3:1 | ▲ 39% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 657 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
657
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 39% above state mean
Top 95% in Delaware - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,838
per pupil, district-wide
- below Delaware avg of $16,990
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
7
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 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 68.0%
African American 18.3%
Two or More 9.3%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.5, First State Montessori Academy is less mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for First State Montessori Academy, which includes First State Montessori Academy.
$12,838
Per student
-24%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 31.8%
State 58.0%
Federal 10.2%
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 elementary schools in Wilmington
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Brandywine Springs School
Standard public school
941 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Kuumba Academy Charter School
Standard public school
594 students 10.2:1 students per teacher
The Bayard School
Standard public school
571 students 10.4:1 students per teacher
Edison (Thomas a.) Charter School
Standard public school
557 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Baltz (Austin D.) Elementary School
Standard public school
549 students 12.5:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~657 students)
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Frequently asked questions about First State Montessori Academy
How many students attend First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has 657 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmington, DE.
What is the student-teacher ratio at First State Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at First State Montessori Academy is 19.3:1, which is 39% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of First State Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at First State Montessori Academy is White at 68.0% of enrollment, in Wilmington, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does First State Montessori Academy rank among elementary schools in Wilmington?
By Resource Investment Index, First State Montessori Academy ranks #18 of 24 elementary schools in Wilmington, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wilmington on the city page.
Is First State Montessori Academy a good school?
First State Montessori Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Delaware 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 First State Montessori Academy?
None; First State Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, and First State Montessori Academy is its only campus.
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