Enrollment
134
Arizona · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Tucson, AZ
Montessori Schoolhouse
Federal NCES profile for Montessori Schoolhouse, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 040012601778Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori Schoolhouse earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #3 of 54
- elementary schools in Tucson · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 134
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Schoolhouse ranks #3 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ.
School address
District: Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428) · Arizona
NCES ID 040012601778 Verify on NCES CCD record →
What stands out at Montessori Schoolhouse
Montessori Schoolhouse is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Tucson, Arizona, enrolling 134 students.
Enrollment of 134 puts it in the smaller third of Arizona schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,064 scored Arizona schools.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (46%) and White (36%) (diversity index 64/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 179 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
The surrounding Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428) spends $7,789 per pupil, 41% below the Arizona average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Tucson's elementary schools, it stands alongside Los Amigos Elementary School (613 students): Montessori Schoolhouse is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Its district, Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428), also runs Montessori Schoolhouse (19 students).
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 Schoolhouse compares
Montessori Schoolhouse on the metrics families compare, against Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | 134 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
134
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Funding equity
$7,789
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,145
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 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: 0.7 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 45.5%
White 35.8%
Two or More 14.9%
African American 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.5%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.2, Montessori Schoolhouse is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428), which includes Montessori Schoolhouse.
$7,789
Per student
-41%
vs Arizona
Avg $13,145
-53%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.0%
State 98.0%
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 Schoolhouse Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori Schoolhouse | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori Schoolhouse's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 19
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Similar elementary schools in Tucson
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Amigos Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 17.5:1 students per teacher
Sonoran Science Academy East
Standard public school
467 students
Legacy Traditional School - East Tucson
Standard public school
439 students
Summit View Elementary
Standard public school
403 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
Da Vinci Tree Academy
Standard public school
265 students
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arizona, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montessori Schoolhouse
How many students attend Montessori Schoolhouse?
Montessori Schoolhouse has 134 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Tucson, AZ.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montessori Schoolhouse?
The largest demographic group at Montessori Schoolhouse is Hispanic or Latino at 45.5% of enrollment, in Tucson, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori Schoolhouse?
Montessori Schoolhouse has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Montessori Schoolhouse rank among elementary schools in Tucson?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori Schoolhouse ranks #3 of 54 elementary schools in Tucson, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Tucson on the city page.
Is Montessori Schoolhouse a good school?
Montessori Schoolhouse earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428)?
Besides Montessori Schoolhouse, Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428) also operates Montessori Schoolhouse (19 students). See the Montessori Schoolhouse of Tucson Inc. (4428) district page for the complete list.
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