- Enrollment
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Key West, FL
May Sands Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for May Sands Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120132003440Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
May Sands Montessori School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median.
- #6 of 8
- schools in Key West · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 10.6%
- free-lunch eligible
May Sands Montessori School has class sizes near the Florida median. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, May Sands Montessori School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Key West, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
May Sands Montessori School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 120132003440 · Key West, FL Other · SMALL · CHARTER
90 enr · 18:1 · 10.6% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Key West High School (1,337 students)
May Sands Montessori School shrank from 94 students in 2022-23 to 86 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE held 5.0 → 5.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
May Sands Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Key West High
Key West High School
1,337 students
- Horace O'bryan
Horace O'bryant School
1,011 students
- Marathon Schoo
Marathon School
809 students
- Coral Shores H
Coral Shores High School
753 students
- Key Largo Scho
Key Largo School
690 students
- This school 90
May Sands Montessori School
90 students
What this shows May Sands Montessori School reports 90 students on the CCD universe file.
How May Sands Montessori School compares
May Sands Montessori School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.6% | ▼ 80% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 90 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
90
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Florida - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.4%
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
$17,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
Hispanic or Latino 22.2%
Two or More 7.8%
African American 4.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.2, May Sands Montessori School is about as mixed as the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Monroe reports $17,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How May Sands Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Key West High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horace O'bryant School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Marathon School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Coral Shores High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Key Largo School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to May Sands Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,011
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 809
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 753
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- 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 (~90 students)
Frequently asked questions about May Sands Montessori School
How many students attend May Sands Montessori School?
May Sands Montessori School has 90 students enrolled. It is a public school in Key West, FL. CCD year-over-year: 94 (2022-23) → 86 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at May Sands Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at May Sands Montessori School is 18:1, which is 1% higher than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at May Sands Montessori School?
10.6% of students at May Sands Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of May Sands Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at May Sands Montessori School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Key West, FL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for May Sands Montessori School?
May Sands Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does May Sands Montessori School rank among schools in Key West?
By Resource Investment Index, May Sands Montessori School ranks #6 of 8 schools in Key West, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Key West on the city page.
What other schools are in Monroe?
Besides May Sands Montessori School, Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students), Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students), and Marathon School (809 students). See the Monroe district page for the complete list.