- Enrollment
- 846
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Troy, NC
Montgomery Learning Academy
Federal NCES profile for Montgomery Learning Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370306002328
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montgomery Learning Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Troy · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 86.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Montgomery Learning Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Troy, NC.
School address
District: Montgomery County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370306002328 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Montgomery Learning Academy held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370306002328 · Troy, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
54 enr · 9:1 · 86.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Montgomery Central High (846 students)
Montgomery Learning Academy held near 59 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 7.0 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Montgomery Learning Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Montgomery Cen
Montgomery Central High
846 students
- East Middle
East Middle
422 students
- Candor Element
Candor Elementary
368 students
- West Middle
West Middle
343 students
- Troy Elementar 291
Troy Elementary
291 students
- This school 54
Montgomery Learning Academy
54 students
What this shows Montgomery Learning Academy reports 54 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montgomery Learning Academy compares
Montgomery Learning Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 43% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 54 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
54
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 43% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$13,689
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.2%
Hispanic or Latino 35.2%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 5.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Montgomery Learning Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County Schools reports $13,689 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montgomery Learning Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Montgomery Central High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| East Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Candor Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Troy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montgomery Learning Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 422
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 343
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools in Troy
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~54 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Montgomery Learning Academy
How many students attend Montgomery Learning Academy?
Montgomery Learning Academy has 54 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in Troy, NC. CCD year-over-year: 58 (2022-23) → 59 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Learning Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Montgomery Learning Academy is 9:1, which is 43% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 43% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montgomery Learning Academy?
86.2% of students at Montgomery Learning Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montgomery Learning Academy?
The largest demographic group at Montgomery Learning Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 35.2% of enrollment, in Troy, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montgomery Learning Academy?
Montgomery Learning Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Montgomery Learning Academy rank among public schools in Troy?
By Resource Investment Index, Montgomery Learning Academy ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Troy, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Troy on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County Schools?
Besides Montgomery Learning Academy, Montgomery County Schools also operates Montgomery Central High (846 students), East Middle (422 students), and Candor Elementary (368 students). See the Montgomery County Schools district page for the complete list.