- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Weslaco, TX
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
Federal NCES profile for Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480006511509Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #2 of 16
- schools in Weslaco · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 72.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy ranks #2 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX.
School address
District: Horizon Montessori Public Schools · Texas
NCES ID 480006511509 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 480006511509 · Weslaco, TX Other · SMALL · CHARTER
326 enr · 13:1 · 72.2% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy (331 students)
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy held near 347 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.8 → 26.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Horizon Montes
Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy
331 students
- This school
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
326 students
- Horizon Montes
Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy
291 students
- Horizon Montes
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy
216 students
What this shows Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy reports 326 students on the CCD universe file.
How Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy compares
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 12% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.2% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas - lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$11,155
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 326 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 96.6%
White 2.1%
Asian 0.9%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 6.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 6.6, Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Horizon Montessori Public Schools reports $11,155 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 216
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~326 students)
Frequently asked questions about Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy
How many students attend Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Weslaco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy is 13:1, which is 12% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy?
72.2% of students at Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy?
The largest demographic group at Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 96.6% of enrollment, in Weslaco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy?
Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy rank among schools in Weslaco?
By Resource Investment Index, Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy ranks #2 of 16 schools in Weslaco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Weslaco on the city page.
What other schools are in Horizon Montessori Public Schools?
Besides Horizon Montessori Ii - Stem Academy, Horizon Montessori Public Schools also operates Horizon Montessori - Stem Academy (331 students), Horizon Montessori Iii - Stem Academy (291 students), and Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem Academy (216 students). See the Horizon Montessori Public Schools district page for the complete list.