- Enrollment
- 2,216
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rockford, IL
Montessori Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 173451001589
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Elementary School earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Illinois schools.
- #2 of 6
- schools in Rockford · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.4:1
- large classes for Illinois
- 660
- students enrolled
Montessori Elementary School has class sizes larger than 89% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Rockford, IL.
School address
District: Rockford Sd 205 · Illinois
NCES ID 173451001589 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+26 students YoY
Montessori Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.4 → 38.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+26 students YoY 173451001589 · Rockford, IL Other · MID · TRAD
660 enr · 17.4:1 · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Guilford High School (2,216 students)
Montessori Elementary School held near 636 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+26 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.4 → 38.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Montessori Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Guilford High
Guilford High School
2,216 students
- Jefferson High
Jefferson High School
2,173 students
- Auburn High Sc
Auburn High School
1,957 students
- Rockford East
Rockford East High School
1,719 students
- Rockford Envrn
Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad
1,108 students
- This school 660
Montessori Elementary School
660 students
What this shows Montessori Elementary School reports 660 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Elementary School compares
Montessori Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▲ 24% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 660 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
660
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 89% in Illinois - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.5%
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
$19,016
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 50.8%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
African American 16.7%
Two or More 11.1%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 50.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.4, Montessori Elementary School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Rockford Sd 205 reports $19,016 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montessori Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guilford High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Auburn High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford East High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rockford Envrnmntl Science Acad | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,173
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,957
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,719
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,108
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Rockford
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Wm Nashold Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
530 students 23:1 students per teacher
Beyer Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
497 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Summerdale Early Childhood Center
Standard public school
460 students 24.2:1 students per teacher
Legacy Acad of Excellence Charter
Standard public school
234 students 26:1 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 (~660 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Elementary School
How many students attend Montessori Elementary School?
Montessori Elementary School has 660 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rockford, IL. CCD year-over-year: 610 (2022-23) → 636 (2023-24), nearly flat (+26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 24% higher than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Elementary School is White at 50.8% of enrollment, in Rockford, IL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Elementary School?
Montessori Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower 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 Montessori Elementary School rank among schools in Rockford?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Elementary School ranks #2 of 6 schools in Rockford, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rockford on the city page.
What other schools are in Rockford Sd 205?
Besides Montessori Elementary School, Rockford Sd 205 also operates Guilford High School (2,216 students), Jefferson High School (2,173 students), and Auburn High School (1,957 students). See the Rockford Sd 205 district page for the complete list.