- Enrollment
- 3,044
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Montessori Public School of Arlington held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 510027003063 · Arlington, VA Other · MID · TRAD
528 enr · 16.5:1 · 25.7% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Washington-Liberty High (3,044 students)
Montessori Public School of Arlington held near 517 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 32.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Montessori Public School of Arlington in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Washington-Lib
Washington-Liberty High
3,044 students
- Wakefield High
Wakefield High
2,646 students
- Yorktown High
Yorktown High
2,593 students
- Jefferson Midd 1,120
Jefferson Middle
1,120 students
- Gunston Middle 1,072
Gunston Middle
1,072 students
- This school 528
Montessori Public School of Arlington
528 students
What this shows Montessori Public School of Arlington reports 528 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori Public School of Arlington compares
Montessori Public School of Arlington held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$23,424
per pupil, district-wide
- above Virginia avg of $15,892
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.
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
District finance for Arlington County Public Schools reports $23,424 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~528 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 499 (2022-23) → 517 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.