- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Mateo, CA
North Shoreview Montessori
Federal NCES profile for North Shoreview Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063492005914
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Shoreview Montessori earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 14
- elementary schools in San Mateo · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 25:1
- large classes for California
- 12.7%
- free-lunch eligible
North Shoreview Montessori has class sizes larger than 79% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Shoreview Montessori ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA.
School address
District: San Mateo-Foster City · California
NCES ID 063492005914 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
North Shoreview Montessori held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 063492005914 · San Mateo, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 25:1 · 12.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Bowditch Middle (929 students)
North Shoreview Montessori held near 293 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 13.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
North Shoreview Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bowditch Middl
Bowditch Middle
929 students
- Borel Middle
Borel Middle
903 students
- Bayside Academ
Bayside Academy
840 students
- Abbott Middle
Abbott Middle
721 students
- Foster City El
Foster City Elementary
624 students
- This school 325
North Shoreview Montessori
325 students
What this shows North Shoreview Montessori reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Shoreview Montessori compares
North Shoreview Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 25:1 | ▲ 16% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.7% | ▼ 77% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
25:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 77% below the California average of 55.5%
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
25:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 79% in California - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$19,624
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 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.
Student demographics
White 31.1%
Asian 28.9%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
Two or More 16.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.8%
Largest group: White at 31.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.5, North Shoreview Montessori is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for San Mateo-Foster City reports $19,624 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Shoreview Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bowditch Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Borel Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bayside Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Abbott Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Foster City Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Shoreview Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 903
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 840
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 721
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Similar elementary schools in San Mateo
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Bayside Academy
Standard public school
840 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Baywood Elementary
Standard public school
489 students 21.3:1 students per teacher
Laurel Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 19.5:1 students per teacher
College Park Elementary
Standard public school
431 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Fiesta Gardens International Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 22:1 students per teacher
Parkside Montessori
Standard public school
418 students 27.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Shoreview Montessori
How many students attend North Shoreview Montessori?
North Shoreview Montessori has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Mateo, CA. CCD year-over-year: 291 (2022-23) → 293 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Shoreview Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at North Shoreview Montessori is 25:1, which is 16% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Shoreview Montessori?
12.7% of students at North Shoreview Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Shoreview Montessori?
The largest demographic group at North Shoreview Montessori is White at 31.1% of enrollment, in San Mateo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Shoreview Montessori?
North Shoreview Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 North Shoreview Montessori rank among elementary schools in San Mateo?
By Resource Investment Index, North Shoreview Montessori ranks #5 of 14 elementary schools in San Mateo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Mateo on the city page.
What other schools are in San Mateo-Foster City?
Besides North Shoreview Montessori, San Mateo-Foster City also operates Bowditch Middle (929 students), Borel Middle (903 students), and Bayside Academy (840 students). See the San Mateo-Foster City district page for the complete list.