- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Aurora, CO
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Del Mundo Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006602Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools.
- #47 of 70
- schools in Aurora · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Colorado
- 35.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School has class sizes larger than 74% of Colorado schools. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Del Mundo Charter School ranks #47 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006602 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+40 students YoY
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+12.6%).
Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+40 students YoY 080002006602 · Aurora, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
365 enr · 18.3:1 · 35.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School grew from 317 students in 2022-23 to 357 in 2023-24 (+12.6%). Teacher FTE added 21.0 → 24.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 365
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
365 students
What this shows Montessori Del Mundo Charter School reports 365 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Del Mundo Charter School compares
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.6% | ▼ 8% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Colorado average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 74% in Colorado - lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.4%
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
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 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
Hispanic or Latino 85.2%
White 9.6%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.4, Montessori Del Mundo Charter School is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montessori Del Mundo Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Del Mundo Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~365 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Del Mundo Charter School
How many students attend Montessori Del Mundo Charter School?
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School has 365 students enrolled. It is a public school in Aurora, CO. CCD year-over-year: 317 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), up 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Del Mundo Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Del Mundo Charter School is 18.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori Del Mundo Charter School?
35.6% of students at Montessori Del Mundo Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Colorado average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Del Mundo Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Del Mundo Charter School is Hispanic or Latino at 85.2% of enrollment, in Aurora, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Del Mundo Charter School?
Montessori Del Mundo Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Montessori Del Mundo Charter School rank among schools in Aurora?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Del Mundo Charter School ranks #47 of 70 schools in Aurora, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Aurora on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Montessori Del Mundo Charter School, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.