Enrollment
220
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370033203283 Charter school
Island Montessori Charter School — Wilmington, NC
Federal NCES profile for Island Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 52/100.
👥 Class size 55
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 67
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: Island Montessori Charter · North Carolina
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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11.3:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Island Montessori Charter School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Island Montessori Charter School reports 220 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 11.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 31% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 29% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 220 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 13.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Island Montessori Charter spends $13,493 per pupil district-wide, above the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 26.8% from local sources (property taxes), 67.2% from the state, and 6.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-), calculated from 4 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 Island Montessori Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 31% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 220 | top 14% | — | — |
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
11.3:1
students per teacher
— 31% below state mean
Top 8% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
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
$13,493
per pupil, district-wide
— above North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 220 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 220 Top 14% in North Carolina — larger than 86% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 11.3:1 -31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370033203283
Student demographics
White 84.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Asian 2.3%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 84.1% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 220:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 13.2%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Island Montessori Charter, which includes Island Montessori Charter School.
$13,493
Per student
+3%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 26.8%
State 67.2%
Federal 6.0%
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.
Porters Neck Elementary
Standard public school
666 students 15.1:1 students per teacher
Ogden Elementary
Standard public school
619 students 16.9:1 students per teacher
Masonboro Elementary
Standard public school
564 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Heyward C Bellamy Elem
Standard public school
533 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
The International School at Gregory
Standard public school
514 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Edwin a Anderson Elementary
Standard public school
514 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Island Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Island Montessori Charter School?
Island Montessori Charter School has 220 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Wilmington, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Island Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Island Montessori Charter School is 11.3:1, which is 31% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 29% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Island Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Island Montessori Charter School is White at 84.1%. The school serves a diverse student body in Wilmington, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Island Montessori Charter School?
Island Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (C-) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.