Enrollment
278
Colorado · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 080399006613 Charter school
Fort Collins Montessori School — Fort Collins, CO
Federal NCES profile for Fort Collins Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.8:1
vs 16.9:1 Colorado avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Fort Collins Montessori School compares with Colorado and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Fort Collins Montessori School reports 278 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 26.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 59% above the Colorado state mean of 16.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 69% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 12.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Poudre School District R-1 spends $17,617 per pupil district-wide, below the Colorado average of $20,949 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.5% from local sources (property taxes), 35.4% from the state, and 7.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Fort Collins Montessori School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Colorado state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.8:1 | ▲ 59% | 16.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 34% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
26.8:1
students per teacher
— 59% above state mean
Top 96% in Colorado — lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$17,617
per pupil, district-wide
— below Colorado avg of $20,949
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
Enrollment 278 Top 34% in Colorado — larger than 66% of 1,923 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 26.8:1 +59% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 080399006613
Student demographics
White 84.5%
Two or More 7.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 84.5% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Poudre School District R-1, which includes Fort Collins Montessori School.
$17,617
Per student
-16%
vs Colorado
Avg $20,949
-10%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.5%
State 35.4%
Federal 7.1%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
Similar other schools in Fort Collins
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Liberty Common Charter School
Standard public school
1,516 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
Standard public school
971 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Ridgeview Classical Schools
Standard public school
721 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Ascent Classical Academy Northern Colorado
Standard public school
621 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Tavelli Elementary School
Standard public school
519 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Traut Core Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Fort Collins Montessori School
How many students attend Fort Collins Montessori School?
Fort Collins Montessori School has 278 students enrolled. It is a other school in FORT COLLINS, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Collins Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Collins Montessori School is 26.8:1, which is 59% higher than the Colorado average of 16.9:1 and 69% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fort Collins Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Fort Collins Montessori School is White at 84.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in FORT COLLINS, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fort Collins Montessori School?
Fort Collins Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.