- Enrollment
- 1,885
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Lake Air Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Lake Air Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484428005035
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 67
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lake Air Montessori School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #19 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Lake Air Montessori School has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Air Montessori School ranks #19 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Lake Air Montessori School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 484428005035 · Waco, TX Other · MID · TRAD
734 enr · 14.4:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Waco H S (1,885 students)
Lake Air Montessori School held near 711 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 51.5 → 52.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Lake Air Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Waco H S
Waco H S
1,885 students
- University H S
University H S
1,752 students
- Tennyson Middl
Tennyson Middle
963 students
- Bell's Hill El
Bell's Hill El
786 students
- Cesar Chavez M
Cesar Chavez Middle
786 students
- This school 734
Lake Air Montessori School
734 students
What this shows Lake Air Montessori School reports 734 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lake Air Montessori School compares
Lake Air Montessori School 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 4% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 734 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
734
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 52% in Texas - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,294
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 734 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
36
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 15.9%
African American 12.1%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.6, Lake Air Montessori School is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Waco Isd reports $14,294 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Lake Air Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waco H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| University H S | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tennyson Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bell's Hill El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cesar Chavez Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lake Air Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,752
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 786
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
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 (~734 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lake Air Montessori School
How many students attend Lake Air Montessori School?
Lake Air Montessori School has 734 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 697 (2022-23) → 711 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lake Air Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Lake Air Montessori School is 14.4:1, which is 2% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 Lake Air Montessori School?
64.3% of students at Lake Air Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lake Air Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Lake Air Montessori School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Waco, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lake Air Montessori School?
Lake Air Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Lake Air Montessori School rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Lake Air Montessori School ranks #19 of 32 schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Waco Isd?
Besides Lake Air Montessori School, Waco Isd also operates Waco H S (1,885 students), University H S (1,752 students), and Tennyson Middle (963 students). See the Waco Isd district page for the complete list.