- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Charleston, SC
Murray-Lasaine Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Murray-Lasaine Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 450144000218
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 80
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Murray-Lasaine Montessori earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the South Carolina median.
- #5 of 21
- schools in Charleston · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Murray-Lasaine Montessori has class sizes near the South Carolina median. Computed live against every South Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Murray-Lasaine Montessori ranks #5 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC.
School address
District: Charleston 01 · South Carolina
NCES ID 450144000218 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Murray-Lasaine Montessori shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-25 students YoY 450144000218 · Charleston, SC Other · SMALL · TRAD
347 enr · 15.1:1 · 36.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Wando High (2,588 students)
Murray-Lasaine Montessori shrank from 363 students in 2022-23 to 338 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE added 23.5 → 24.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Carolina schools → · Find another →
Murray-Lasaine Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wando High
Wando High
2,588 students
- Rb Stall High
Rb Stall High
2,135 students
- West Ashley Hi
West Ashley High
2,069 students
- Lucy Garrett B
Lucy Garrett Beckham High
1,757 students
- James Island C
James Island Charter High
1,612 students
- This school 347
Murray-Lasaine Montessori
347 students
What this shows Murray-Lasaine Montessori reports 347 students on the CCD universe file.
How Murray-Lasaine Montessori compares
Murray-Lasaine Montessori is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Carolina | South Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.1:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.4% | ▼ 51% | 74.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 347 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
347
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the South Carolina average of 74.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 65% in South Carolina - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,635
per pupil, district-wide
- above South Carolina avg of $15,911
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 347 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.6%
African American 8.1%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Two or More 3.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Murray-Lasaine Montessori is less mixed than the South Carolina school average of 52.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Charleston 01 reports $16,635 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Murray-Lasaine Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wando High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rb Stall High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Ashley High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lucy Garrett Beckham High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| James Island Charter High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Murray-Lasaine Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,135
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 2,069
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,757
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,612
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar other schools in Charleston
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Orange Grove Charter School
Standard public school
1,170 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Daniel Island School
Standard public school
1,151 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Stiles Point Elementary
Standard public school
866 students 19.2:1 students per teacher
St. Andrew's School of Math and Science
Standard public school
769 students 16:1 students per teacher
Springfield Elementary
Standard public school
679 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Drayton Hall Elementary
Standard public school
640 students 16:1 students per teacher
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 (~347 students)
Frequently asked questions about Murray-Lasaine Montessori
How many students attend Murray-Lasaine Montessori?
Murray-Lasaine Montessori has 347 students enrolled. It is a public school in Charleston, SC. CCD year-over-year: 363 (2022-23) → 338 (2023-24), down 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Murray-Lasaine Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Murray-Lasaine Montessori is 15.1:1, which is 6% higher than the South Carolina average of 14.3:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Murray-Lasaine Montessori?
36.4% of students at Murray-Lasaine Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Carolina average of 74.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Murray-Lasaine Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Murray-Lasaine Montessori is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Charleston, SC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Murray-Lasaine Montessori?
Murray-Lasaine Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Murray-Lasaine Montessori rank among schools in Charleston?
By Resource Investment Index, Murray-Lasaine Montessori ranks #5 of 21 schools in Charleston, SC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Charleston on the city page.
What other schools are in Charleston 01?
Besides Murray-Lasaine Montessori, Charleston 01 also operates Wando High (2,588 students), Rb Stall High (2,135 students), and West Ashley High (2,069 students). See the Charleston 01 district page for the complete list.