- Enrollment
- 2,066
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Frederick, MD
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Monocacy Valley Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240033001187Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monocacy Valley Montessori earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools.
- #17 of 18
- schools in Frederick · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 32.2:1
- large classes for Maryland
- 21.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Monocacy Valley Montessori has class sizes larger than 99% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monocacy Valley Montessori ranks #17 of 18 schools in Frederick, MD.
School address
District: Frederick County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240033001187 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+52 students YoY
Monocacy Valley Montessori grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+17.4%).
Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+52 students YoY 240033001187 · Frederick, MD Other · SMALL · CHARTER
386 enr · 32.2:1 · 21.1% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students)
Monocacy Valley Montessori grew from 298 students in 2022-23 to 350 in 2023-24 (+17.4%). Teacher FTE added 12.8 → 19.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
Monocacy Valley Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Gov. Thomas Jo
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
2,066 students
- Urbana High
Urbana High
1,989 students
- Frederick High
Frederick High
1,821 students
- Tuscarora High
Tuscarora High
1,735 students
- Oakdale High
Oakdale High
1,702 students
- This school 386
Monocacy Valley Montessori
386 students
What this shows Monocacy Valley Montessori reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monocacy Valley Montessori compares
Monocacy Valley Montessori is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 32.2:1 | ▲ 122% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.1% | ▼ 57% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
32.2:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Maryland average of 49.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
32.2:1
students per teacher
- 122% above state mean
Top 99% in Maryland - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$16,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 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: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.8%
Hispanic or Latino 15.8%
African American 14.0%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 7.5%
Largest group: White at 53.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.3, Monocacy Valley Montessori is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Frederick County Public Schools reports $16,233 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monocacy Valley Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gov. Thomas Johnson High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Urbana High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Frederick High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tuscarora High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Oakdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monocacy Valley Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,989
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,821
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,735
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,702
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar other schools in Frederick
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Waverley Elementary
Standard public school
965 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Tuscarora Elementary
Standard public school
793 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Whittier Elementary
Standard public school
779 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Urbana Elementary
Standard public school
736 students 19.4:1 students per teacher
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Standard public school
715 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
North Frederick Elementary
Standard public school
660 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Monocacy Valley Montessori
How many students attend Monocacy Valley Montessori?
Monocacy Valley Montessori has 386 students enrolled. It is a public school in Frederick, MD. CCD year-over-year: 298 (2022-23) → 350 (2023-24), up 52.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Valley Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Monocacy Valley Montessori is 32.2:1, which is 122% higher than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 105% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monocacy Valley Montessori?
21.1% of students at Monocacy Valley Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monocacy Valley Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Monocacy Valley Montessori is White at 53.8% of enrollment, in Frederick, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monocacy Valley Montessori?
Monocacy Valley Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Monocacy Valley Montessori rank among schools in Frederick?
By Resource Investment Index, Monocacy Valley Montessori ranks #17 of 18 schools in Frederick, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Frederick on the city page.
What other schools are in Frederick County Public Schools?
Besides Monocacy Valley Montessori, Frederick County Public Schools also operates Gov. Thomas Johnson High (2,066 students), Urbana High (1,989 students), and Frederick High (1,821 students). See the Frederick County Public Schools district page for the complete list.