Enrollment
185
Idaho · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 160015401014 Charter school
Monticello Montessori Charter School — Ammon, ID
Federal NCES profile for Monticello Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 39/100.
👥 Class size 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 63
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. · Idaho
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19:1
vs 17.3:1 Idaho avg
+10% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monticello Montessori Charter School compares with Idaho and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Monticello Montessori Charter School reports 185 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 8.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 10% above the Idaho state mean of 17.3:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 19% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 185 students per counselor, meeting the American School Counselor Association recommendation of 250:1.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc. spends $10,980 per pupil district-wide, below the Idaho average of $12,943 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.3% from local sources (property taxes), 68.6% from the state, and 29.1% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monticello Montessori Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Idaho state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Idaho | Idaho avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.3:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 185 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
19:1
students per teacher
— 10% above state mean
Top 68% in Idaho — lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$10,980
per pupil, district-wide
— below Idaho avg of $12,943
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 185 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 185 Top 29% in Idaho — larger than 71% of 778 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 8.0
Students per teacher 19:1 +10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 160015401014
Student demographics
White 74.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
African American 4.3%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.6%
Largest group: White at 74.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 185:1
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 1
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monticello Montessori Charter School Inc., which includes Monticello Montessori Charter School.
$10,980
Per student
-15%
vs Idaho
Avg $12,943
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.3%
State 68.6%
Federal 29.1%
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.
Similar other schools in Ammon
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
White Pine Charter School
Standard public school
651 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Rimrock Elementary
Standard public school
533 students 23:1 students per teacher
Woodland Hills Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Hillview Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Mountain Valley Elementary School
Standard public school
398 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Ammon Elementary School
Standard public school
303 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Monticello Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Monticello Montessori Charter School?
Monticello Montessori Charter School has 185 students enrolled. It is a other school in AMMON, ID.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monticello Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monticello Montessori Charter School is 19:1, which is 10% higher than the Idaho average of 17.3:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monticello Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Monticello Montessori Charter School is White at 74.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in AMMON, ID.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monticello Montessori Charter School?
Monticello Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.