Enrollment
452
New Mexico · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Albuquerque, NM
Montessori Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 350013500929Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Mexico schools.
- #6 of 36
- elementary schools in Albuquerque · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 18.1:1
- large classes for New Mexico
- 452
- students enrolled
Montessori Elementary School has class sizes larger than 88% of New Mexico schools. Computed live against every New Mexico school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Elementary School ranks #6 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM.
School address
District: Montessori Elementary School · New Mexico
NCES ID 350013500929 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 14:1 New Mexico avg
+29% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montessori Elementary School compares with New Mexico and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montessori Elementary School
Montessori Elementary School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Albuquerque, New Mexico, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run heavy: 18.1:1 is larger than about 88% of New Mexico schools and 29% above the 14:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Enrollment of 452 puts it in the larger third of New Mexico schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 867 scored New Mexico schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (58%) and White (29%) (diversity index 57/100).
10.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Montessori Elementary School spends $9,098 per pupil, 45% below the New Mexico average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Montessori Elementary School is a single-school charter district, so Montessori Elementary School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Montessori Elementary School compares
Montessori Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New Mexico and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Mexico | New Mexico avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 29% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 88% in New Mexico - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.8%
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
$9,098
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Mexico avg of $16,652
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
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.4%
White 29.0%
Two or More 9.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Montessori Elementary School is more mixed than the New Mexico school average of 39.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montessori Elementary School, which includes Montessori Elementary School.
$9,098
Per student
-45%
vs New Mexico
Avg $16,652
-45%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.1%
State 80.1%
Federal 5.8%
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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New Mexico, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.1:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montessori Elementary School
How many students attend Montessori Elementary School?
Montessori Elementary School has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Albuquerque, NM.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Elementary School is 18.1:1, which is 29% higher than the New Mexico average of 14:1 and 15% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 58.4% of enrollment, in Albuquerque, NM. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Elementary School?
Montessori Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Montessori Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Albuquerque?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Elementary School ranks #6 of 36 elementary schools in Albuquerque, NM. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Albuquerque on the city page.
Is Montessori Elementary School a good school?
Montessori Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of New Mexico schools. 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 Montessori Elementary School?
None; Montessori Elementary School is a single-school charter district, and Montessori Elementary School is its only campus.
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