Enrollment
90
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
10.6%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-80% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How May Sands Montessori School compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at May Sands Montessori School
May Sands Montessori School is a lower-poverty, small charter combined-grade school in Key West, Florida, enrolling 90 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18:1 puts it in the larger third of Florida schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 10.6% free-meal eligibility runs 80% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 90 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 41 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #27.
Its student body is led by White (63%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%) (diversity index 54/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Monroe spends $15,790 per pupil, 41% above the Florida average, a better-resourced district than most.
Monroe also operates Key West High School (1,337 students) and Horace O'bryant School (1,011 students) alongside May Sands Montessori School.
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 May Sands Montessori School compares
May Sands Montessori School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$15,790
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $11,167
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe, which includes May Sands Montessori School.
$15,790
Per student
+41%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 77.6%
State 8.9%
Federal 13.5%
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.
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
- 1,337
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~90 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is May Sands Montessori School a good school?
May Sands Montessori School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Florida median. 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 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.
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