- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fort Collins, CO
Fort Collins Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Fort Collins Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080399006613Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fort Collins Montessori School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools.
- #23 of 29
- schools in Fort Collins · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.9:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 278
- students enrolled
Fort Collins Montessori School has class sizes larger than 97% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Collins Montessori School ranks #23 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO.
School address
District: Poudre School District R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080399006613 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Fort Collins Montessori School grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+6.6%).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 080399006613 · Fort Collins, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
278 enr · 30.9:1 · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students)
Fort Collins Montessori School grew from 241 students in 2022-23 to 257 in 2023-24 (+6.6%). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Fort Collins Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rocky Mountain
Rocky Mountain High School
2,044 students
- Fossil Ridge H
Fossil Ridge High School
1,846 students
- Fort Collins H
Fort Collins High School
1,836 students
- Liberty Common
Liberty Common Charter School
1,516 students
- Timnath Middle
Timnath Middle-High School
1,456 students
- This school 278
Fort Collins Montessori School
278 students
What this shows Fort Collins Montessori School reports 278 students on the CCD universe file.
How Fort Collins Montessori School compares
Fort Collins Montessori School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.9:1 | ▲ 86% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 278 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
278
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
30.9:1
students per teacher
- 86% above state mean
Top 97% in Colorado - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
12.2%
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
$14,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 27.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.7, Fort Collins Montessori School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Poudre School District R-1 reports $14,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fort Collins Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rocky Mountain High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fossil Ridge High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Collins High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Liberty Common Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Timnath Middle-High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fort Collins Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,846
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,836
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 1,516
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students per teacher
- 28:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
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 (~278 students)
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 public school in Fort Collins, CO. CCD year-over-year: 241 (2022-23) → 257 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fort Collins Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fort Collins Montessori School is 30.9:1, which is 86% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, 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 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Fort Collins Montessori School rank among schools in Fort Collins?
By Resource Investment Index, Fort Collins Montessori School ranks #23 of 29 schools in Fort Collins, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fort Collins on the city page.
What other schools are in Poudre School District R-1?
Besides Fort Collins Montessori School, Poudre School District R-1 also operates Rocky Mountain High School (2,044 students), Fossil Ridge High School (1,846 students), and Fort Collins High School (1,836 students). See the Poudre School District R-1 district page for the complete list.