Enrollment
470
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Austin, TX
Magnolia Montessori for All
Federal NCES profile for Magnolia Montessori for All, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480144212915Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Magnolia Montessori for All earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #127 of 162
- schools in Austin · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 39.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Magnolia Montessori for All has class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Montessori for All ranks #127 of 162 schools in Austin, TX.
School address
District: Montessori for All · Texas
NCES ID 480144212915 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Magnolia Montessori for All compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Magnolia Montessori for All
Magnolia Montessori for All is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Austin, Texas, enrolling 470 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 39.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 470 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Among 957 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Texas schools statewide, it ranks #901, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (45%) and White (32%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 470 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 17.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Montessori for All is a single-school charter district, so Magnolia Montessori for All operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Magnolia Montessori for All compares
Magnolia Montessori for All on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.7% | ▼ 36% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 470 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
470
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 83% in Texas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$11,306
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 470 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 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
Hispanic or Latino 44.9%
White 31.9%
Two or More 9.8%
African American 8.5%
Asian 4.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Magnolia Montessori for All is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montessori for All, which includes Magnolia Montessori for All.
$11,306
Per student
-17%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.1%
State 71.5%
Federal 17.4%
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 other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~470 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Magnolia Montessori for All
How many students attend Magnolia Montessori for All?
Magnolia Montessori for All has 470 students enrolled. It is a public school in Austin, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Montessori for All?
The student-teacher ratio at Magnolia Montessori for All is 17.4:1, which is 18% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Magnolia Montessori for All?
39.7% of students at Magnolia Montessori for All are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Magnolia Montessori for All?
The largest demographic group at Magnolia Montessori for All is Hispanic or Latino at 44.9% of enrollment, in Austin, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Magnolia Montessori for All?
Magnolia Montessori for All has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Magnolia Montessori for All rank among schools in Austin?
By Resource Investment Index, Magnolia Montessori for All ranks #127 of 162 schools in Austin, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Austin on the city page.
Is Magnolia Montessori for All a good school?
Magnolia Montessori for All earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas 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 Montessori for All?
None; Montessori for All is a single-school charter district, and Magnolia Montessori for All is its only campus.
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