Enrollment
215
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 350030000859 Charter school
Jefferson Montessori — Carlsbad, NM
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 20/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
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: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
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)
16.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.9:1
vs 14.4:1 New Mexico avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
46.1%
vs 80.8% New Mexico avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Jefferson Montessori compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Jefferson Montessori reports 215 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 16.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the New Mexico state mean of 14.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 0% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 46.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 43% below the New Mexico average and 11% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 430 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 54.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Carlsbad Municipal Schools spends $15,882 per pupil district-wide, below the New Mexico average of $19,045 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 50.9% from local sources (property taxes), 41.9% from the state, and 7.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F), 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 Jefferson Montessori compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against New Mexico state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 43% | 80.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 38% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
46.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 43% below the New Mexico average of 80.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 71% in New Mexico — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
54.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,882
per pupil, district-wide
— below New Mexico avg of $19,045
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 430 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 215 Top 38% in New Mexico — larger than 62% of 873 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 16.0
Students per teacher 15.9:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 46.1% -43% vs state
NCES ID 350030000859
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 56.3%
White 33.5%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 56.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 430:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 54.9%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Carlsbad Municipal Schools, which includes Jefferson Montessori.
$15,882
Per student
-17%
vs New Mexico
Avg $19,045
-19%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 50.9%
State 41.9%
Federal 7.3%
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.
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- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Montessori
How many students attend Jefferson Montessori?
Jefferson Montessori has 215 students enrolled. It is a other school in CARLSBAD, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Montessori is 15.9:1, which is 10% higher than the New Mexico average of 14.4:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jefferson Montessori?
46.1% of students at Jefferson Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Mexico average of 80.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jefferson Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Jefferson Montessori is Hispanic or Latino at 56.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in CARLSBAD, NM.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Montessori?
Jefferson Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (F) 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.