Enrollment
477
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437505962
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #27 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- students per teacher
- 477
- students enrolled
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School ranks #27 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437505962 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
26.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 477 students.
At 18.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
With 477 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by African American (60%) and White (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 56/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 23.9% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Cincinnati Public Schools spends $18,181 per pupil, 24% above the Ohio average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 21.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.3:1 vs 18:1).
Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students) and Western Hills University High School (1,342 students) alongside James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School compares
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 477 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
477
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 60% in Ohio - lower ratio than 40% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$18,181
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 60.4%
White 24.7%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Cincinnati Public Schools, which includes James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School.
$18,181
Per student
+24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
+10%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 53.6%
State 24.6%
Federal 21.8%
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.
How James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~477 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School
How many students attend James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School?
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School has 477 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School is 18.3:1, which is 1% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School is African American at 60.4% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School?
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School ranks #27 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School a good school?
James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides James N. Gamble Montessori Elementary School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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