- Enrollment
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Albany, NY
Montessori Magnet School
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Magnet School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 360246000222
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Magnet School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #2 of 17
- schools in Albany · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- large classes for New York
- 34.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori Magnet School has class sizes larger than 84% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Magnet School ranks #2 of 17 schools in Albany, NY.
School address
District: Albany City School District · New York
NCES ID 360246000222 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Montessori Magnet School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 360246000222 · Albany, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 14.6:1 · 34.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Albany High School (2,937 students)
Montessori Magnet School held near 324 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.6 → 24.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Montessori Magnet School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Albany High Sc
Albany High School
2,937 students
- William S Hack 615
William S Hackett Middle School
615 students
- North Albany A 588
North Albany Academy Middle School
588 students
- Stephen and Ha 570
Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School
570 students
- New Scotland E 451
New Scotland Elementary School
451 students
- This school 322
Montessori Magnet School
322 students
What this shows Montessori Magnet School reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Magnet School compares
Montessori Magnet School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.9% | ▼ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 84% in New York - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$28,051
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 41.3%
African American 24.5%
Asian 14.6%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
Two or More 8.7%
Largest group: White at 41.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Montessori Magnet School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Albany City School District reports $28,051 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montessori Magnet School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William S Hackett Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Albany Academy Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Stephen and Harriet Myers Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| New Scotland Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Magnet School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 615
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 588
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 570
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 451
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori Magnet School
How many students attend Montessori Magnet School?
Montessori Magnet School has 322 students enrolled. It is a public school in Albany, NY. CCD year-over-year: 312 (2022-23) → 324 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet School?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Magnet School is 14.6:1, which is 24% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori Magnet School?
34.9% of students at Montessori Magnet School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Magnet School?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Magnet School is White at 41.3% of enrollment, in Albany, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Magnet School?
Montessori Magnet School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Magnet School rank among schools in Albany?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Magnet School ranks #2 of 17 schools in Albany, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Albany on the city page.
What other schools are in Albany City School District?
Besides Montessori Magnet School, Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students), William S Hackett Middle School (615 students), and North Albany Academy Middle School (588 students). See the Albany City School District district page for the complete list.