Enrollment
259
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 370043203460 Charter school
Moore Montessori Community School — Southern Pines, NC
Federal NCES profile for Moore Montessori Community School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 40/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 55
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: Moore Montessori Community School · North Carolina
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)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.2:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Moore Montessori Community School compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Moore Montessori Community School reports 259 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 13.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% below the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 2% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 18.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Moore Montessori Community School spends $11,755 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 34.6% from local sources (property taxes), 59.8% from the state, and 5.7% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D), 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 Moore Montessori Community School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 259 | top 18% | — | — |
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
16.2:1
students per teacher
— 1% below state mean
Top 66% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 34% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Between 10–20% — above the pre-pandemic baseline of ~15% nationally but within the current U.S. range.
Funding equity
$11,755
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 259 Top 18% in North Carolina — larger than 82% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 13.0
Students per teacher 16.2:1 -1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370043203460
Student demographics
White 61.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.7%
African American 12.4%
Two or More 10.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.2%
Largest group: White at 61.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 18.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Moore Montessori Community School, which includes Moore Montessori Community School.
$11,755
Per student
-10%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 34.6%
State 59.8%
Federal 5.7%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Moore Montessori Community School
How many students attend Moore Montessori Community School?
Moore Montessori Community School has 259 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Southern Pines, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Moore Montessori Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Moore Montessori Community School is 16.2:1, which is 1% lower than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Moore Montessori Community School?
The largest demographic group at Moore Montessori Community School is White at 61.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in Southern Pines, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Moore Montessori Community School?
Moore Montessori Community School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.