- Enrollment
- 1,923
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, CO
Great Work Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Great Work Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080480006723Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 23
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Great Work Montessori earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools.
- #15 of 22
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.7:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 260
- students enrolled
Great Work Montessori has class sizes larger than 91% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Great Work Montessori ranks #15 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO.
School address
District: Jefferson County School District No. R-1 · Colorado
NCES ID 080480006723 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD campus card
260 on latest CCD 080480006723 · Lakewood, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
260 enr · 21.7:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Arvada West High School (1,923 students)
Resource Investment Index #15 of 22 schools in Lakewood. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Great Work Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arvada West Hi
Arvada West High School
1,923 students
- Ralston Valley
Ralston Valley Senior High School
1,875 students
- Chatfield High
Chatfield High School
1,808 students
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,735 students
- Columbine High
Columbine High School
1,710 students
- This school 260
Great Work Montessori
260 students
What this shows Great Work Montessori reports 260 students on the CCD universe file.
How Great Work Montessori compares
Great Work Montessori vs Colorado and U.S. means on staffing and lunch eligibility.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.7:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
260
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
21.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 91% in Colorado - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
30.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,483
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. Includes 1 expulsion.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Jefferson County School District No. R-1 reports $14,483 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Great Work Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arvada West High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ralston Valley Senior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chatfield High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakewood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Columbine High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Great Work Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,875
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,808
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,710
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 (~260 students)
Frequently asked questions about Great Work Montessori
How many students attend Great Work Montessori?
Great Work Montessori has 260 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, CO.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Great Work Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Great Work Montessori is 21.7:1, which is 31% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Great Work Montessori?
Great Work Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Great Work Montessori rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Great Work Montessori ranks #15 of 22 schools in Lakewood, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Jefferson County School District No. R-1?
Besides Great Work Montessori, Jefferson County School District No. R-1 also operates Arvada West High School (1,923 students), Ralston Valley Senior High School (1,875 students), and Chatfield High School (1,808 students). See the Jefferson County School District No. R-1 district page for the complete list.