Enrollment
322
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.9%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montessori Magnet School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montessori Magnet School
Montessori Magnet School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Albany, New York, enrolling 322 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 322 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 735 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #241.
Its student body is led by White (41%) and African American (25%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 73/100).
13.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Albany City School District also operates Albany High School (2,937 students) and William S Hackett Middle School (615 students) alongside Montessori Magnet School.
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 Magnet School compares
Montessori Magnet School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$25,661
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Albany City School District, which includes Montessori Magnet School.
$25,661
Per student
-3%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+55%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 40.9%
Federal 19.3%
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.
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
- 2,937
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~322 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Montessori Magnet School a good school?
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. 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 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.
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