Enrollment
22
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Clewiston, FL
Montura Early Learning Center
Federal NCES profile for Montura Early Learning Center, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120078008636
👥 S:T ratio 56
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montura Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Clewiston · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 11:1
- small classes for Florida
- 81.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Montura Early Learning Center has class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montura Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Clewiston, FL.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
11:1
vs 17.8:1 Florida avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
81.0%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
+56% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Montura Early Learning Center compares with Florida and U.S. medians
What stands out at Montura Early Learning Center
Montura Early Learning Center is a high-poverty, small combined-grade school in Clewiston, Florida, enrolling 22 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 11:1, Montura Early Learning Center is leaner than roughly 92% of Florida schools and 38% under the state's 17.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 81.0% of students qualify for free meals, 56% above the Florida average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of Florida schools, with 22 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Against 28 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #17.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
The surrounding Hendry spends $8,011 per pupil, 28% below the Florida average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 19.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students) and Labelle High School (1,422 students) alongside Montura Early Learning Center.
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 Montura Early Learning Center compares
Montura Early Learning Center on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11:1 | ▼ 38% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 81.0% | ▲ 56% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 22 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11:1
Leaner classes than 83% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
22
Bigger than 3% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
81.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 8% in Florida - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$8,011
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
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
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
Hispanic or Latino 86.4%
White 13.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.5, Montura Early Learning Center is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hendry, which includes Montura Early Learning Center.
$8,011
Per student
-28%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-52%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 15.9%
State 64.8%
Federal 19.3%
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 Montura Early Learning Center Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Academy of Florida | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Labelle High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clewiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Country Oaks Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Labelle Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montura Early Learning Center's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 6,069
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 85/100
- Enrollment
- 1,422
- Students per teacher
- 29:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 966
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~22 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Montura Early Learning Center
How many students attend Montura Early Learning Center?
Montura Early Learning Center has 22 students enrolled. It is a public school in Clewiston, FL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montura Early Learning Center?
The student-teacher ratio at Montura Early Learning Center is 11:1, which is 38% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 30% 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 Montura Early Learning Center?
81.0% of students at Montura Early Learning Center are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montura Early Learning Center?
The largest demographic group at Montura Early Learning Center is Hispanic or Latino at 86.4% of enrollment, in Clewiston, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montura Early Learning Center?
Montura Early Learning Center has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. 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 Montura Early Learning Center rank among schools in Clewiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Montura Early Learning Center ranks #1 of 4 schools in Clewiston, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Clewiston on the city page.
Is Montura Early Learning Center a good school?
Montura Early Learning Center earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Florida schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Florida. 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 Hendry?
Besides Montura Early Learning Center, Hendry also operates Digital Academy of Florida (6,069 students), Labelle High School (1,422 students), and Clewiston High School (966 students). See the Hendry district page for the complete list.
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