- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Tempe, AZ
Meyer Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Meyer Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040831003600
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Meyer Montessori earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #3 of 19
- schools in Tempe · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 13.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Meyer Montessori has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Meyer Montessori ranks #3 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ.
School address
District: Tempe School District (4258) · Arizona
NCES ID 040831003600 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
Meyer Montessori held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 040831003600 · Tempe, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 15.6:1 · 13.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Connolly Middle School (923 students)
Meyer Montessori held near 189 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.2 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Meyer Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Connolly Middl
Connolly Middle School
923 students
- Nevitt Element
Nevitt Elementary School
712 students
- Geneva Epps Mo
Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School
694 students
- Fees College P
Fees College Preparatory Middle School
645 students
- Broadmor Eleme
Broadmor Elementary School
575 students
- This school 203
Meyer Montessori
203 students
What this shows Meyer Montessori reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Meyer Montessori compares
Meyer Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.0% | ▼ 73% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 42% in Arizona - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$12,504
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.6 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
White 56.2%
Hispanic or Latino 29.1%
Two or More 8.9%
Asian 3.4%
African American 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 56.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.0, Meyer Montessori is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Tempe School District (4258) reports $12,504 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Meyer Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Connolly Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nevitt Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fees College Preparatory Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Broadmor Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Meyer Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 712
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 575
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Tempe
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Meyer Montessori
How many students attend Meyer Montessori?
Meyer Montessori has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Tempe, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 189 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Meyer Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Meyer Montessori is 15.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 1% 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 Meyer Montessori?
13.0% of students at Meyer Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Meyer Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Meyer Montessori is White at 56.2% of enrollment, in Tempe, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Meyer Montessori?
Meyer Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher 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 Meyer Montessori rank among schools in Tempe?
By Resource Investment Index, Meyer Montessori ranks #3 of 19 schools in Tempe, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Tempe on the city page.
What other schools are in Tempe School District (4258)?
Besides Meyer Montessori, Tempe School District (4258) also operates Connolly Middle School (923 students), Nevitt Elementary School (712 students), and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School (694 students). See the Tempe School District (4258) district page for the complete list.