- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Carlsbad, NM
Jefferson Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Jefferson Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 350030000859Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jefferson Montessori earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Mexico median.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Carlsbad · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- students per teacher
- 46.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Jefferson Montessori has class sizes near the New Mexico median. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Montessori ranks #4 of 4 schools in Carlsbad, NM.
School address
District: Carlsbad Municipal Schools · New Mexico
NCES ID 350030000859 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Jefferson Montessori held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 1.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 350030000859 · Carlsbad, NM Other · SMALL · CHARTER
215 enr · 13.4:1 · 46.1% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Carlsbad High (1,685 students)
Jefferson Montessori held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 1.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Mexico schools → · Find another →
Jefferson Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Carlsbad High
Carlsbad High
1,685 students
- Carlsbad Inter
Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus
908 students
- Carlsbad Sixth
Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus
740 students
- Cottonwood Ele
Cottonwood Elementary
684 students
- Desert Willow 667
Desert Willow Elementary
667 students
- This school 215
Jefferson Montessori
215 students
What this shows Jefferson Montessori reports 215 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jefferson Montessori compares
Jefferson Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.1% | ▼ 43% | 80.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 215 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
215
Bigger than 21% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 51% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
54.9%
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
$13,304
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $19,381
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, Jefferson Montessori is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
District finance for Carlsbad Municipal Schools reports $13,304 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jefferson Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlsbad High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cottonwood Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Willow Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jefferson Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 908
- Students per teacher
- 25.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 740
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
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 (~215 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jefferson Montessori
How many students attend Jefferson Montessori?
Jefferson Montessori has 215 students enrolled. It is a public school in Carlsbad, NM. CCD year-over-year: 254 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Montessori is 13.4:1, which is 4% lower than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 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% of enrollment, in Carlsbad, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jefferson Montessori?
Jefferson Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower 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 Jefferson Montessori rank among schools in Carlsbad?
By Resource Investment Index, Jefferson Montessori ranks #4 of 4 schools in Carlsbad, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Carlsbad on the city page.
What other schools are in Carlsbad Municipal Schools?
Besides Jefferson Montessori, Carlsbad Municipal Schools also operates Carlsbad High (1,685 students), Carlsbad Intermediate School - Pr Leyva Campus (908 students), and Carlsbad Sixth Grade Academy - Alta Vista Campus (740 students). See the Carlsbad Municipal Schools district page for the complete list.