Enrollment
528
Virginia · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Arlington, VA
Montessori Public School of Arlington
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Public School of Arlington, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 510027003063
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Public School of Arlington earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia schools.
- #25 of 26
- schools in Arlington · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.5:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 25.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori Public School of Arlington has class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Public School of Arlington ranks #25 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA.
School address
District: Arlington County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510027003063 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.5:1
vs 13.9:1 Virginia avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.7%
vs 57.6% Virginia avg
-55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montessori Public School of Arlington compares with Virginia and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montessori Public School of Arlington
Montessori Public School of Arlington is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Arlington, Virginia, enrolling 528 students.
Class loads run heavy: 16.5:1 is larger than about 87% of Virginia schools and 19% above the 13.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 25.7% of students eligible for free meals.
With 528 students, its enrollment sits close to the Virginia median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 1,868 scored Virginia schools.
Against 285 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (36%) and Hispanic or Latino (24%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 76/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 440 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 2.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Arlington County Public Schools spends $21,782 per pupil, 49% above the Virginia average, a better-resourced district than most.
Among Arlington's public schools, it stands alongside Abingdon Elementary (768 students): Montessori Public School of Arlington is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.5:1 vs 12.4:1).
Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students) and Wakefield High (2,646 students) alongside Montessori Public School of Arlington.
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 Public School of Arlington compares
Montessori Public School of Arlington on the metrics families compare, against Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.5:1 | ▲ 19% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.7% | ▼ 55% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 528 | top 53% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.5:1
Leaner classes than 34% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
528
Bigger than 65% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.5:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 87% in Virginia - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
2.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$21,782
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $14,649
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.2 FTE
Per 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 36.2%
Hispanic or Latino 23.7%
African American 17.0%
Asian 14.2%
Two or More 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 36.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.6, Montessori Public School of Arlington is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Arlington County Public Schools, which includes Montessori Public School of Arlington.
$21,782
Per student
+49%
vs Virginia
Avg $14,649
+31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 79.4%
State 12.4%
Federal 8.2%
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 Public School of Arlington Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washington-Liberty High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wakefield High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Yorktown High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Gunston Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Public School of Arlington's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 2,646
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 2,593
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 1,120
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
Similar other schools in Arlington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Abingdon Elementary
Standard public school
768 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Cardinal Elementary
Standard public school
682 students 10.3:1 students per teacher
Oakridge Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Arlington Science Focus School
Standard public school
632 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Alice West Fleet Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Arlington Traditional
Standard public school
624 students 13:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Virginia, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~528 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Montessori Public School of Arlington
How many students attend Montessori Public School of Arlington?
Montessori Public School of Arlington has 528 students enrolled. It is a public school in Arlington, VA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori Public School of Arlington?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori Public School of Arlington is 16.5:1, which is 19% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 5% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori Public School of Arlington?
25.7% of students at Montessori Public School of Arlington are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Public School of Arlington?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Public School of Arlington is White at 36.2% of enrollment, in Arlington, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Public School of Arlington?
Montessori Public School of Arlington has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Montessori Public School of Arlington rank among schools in Arlington?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Public School of Arlington ranks #25 of 26 schools in Arlington, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Arlington on the city page.
Is Montessori Public School of Arlington a good school?
Montessori Public School of Arlington earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Virginia 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 Arlington County Public Schools?
Besides Montessori Public School of Arlington, Arlington County Public Schools also operates Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students), Wakefield High (2,646 students), and Yorktown High (2,593 students). See the Arlington County Public Schools district page for the complete list.
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