Enrollment
97
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pullman, WA
Pullman Community Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Pullman Community Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530035503780Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pullman Community Montessori earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Pullman · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 33.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Pullman Community Montessori has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Pullman Community Montessori ranks #5 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA.
School address
District: Pullman Community Montessori · Washington
NCES ID 530035503780 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
33.0%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
-27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Pullman Community Montessori compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at Pullman Community Montessori
Pullman Community Montessori is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Pullman, Washington, enrolling 97 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 33.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 97 puts it in the smaller third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 99% of the 2,394 Washington schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 71 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Washington schools statewide, it ranks #71, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 51.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 39.7% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Pullman's public schools, it stands alongside Jefferson Elementary (335 students): Pullman Community Montessori is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 16:1).
Pullman Community Montessori is a single-school charter district, so Pullman Community Montessori operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Pullman Community Montessori compares
Pullman Community Montessori on the metrics families compare, against Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.0% | ▼ 27% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 97 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
97
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,342
per pupil, district-wide
- above Washington avg of $19,487
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Pullman Community Montessori, which includes Pullman Community Montessori.
$21,342
Per student
+10%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 14.6%
State 45.7%
Federal 39.7%
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.
Similar other schools in Pullman
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
335 students 16:1 students per teacher
Sunnyside Elementary
Standard public school
326 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Kamiak Elementary
Standard public school
315 students 11.7:1 students per teacher
Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
274 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~97 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Pullman Community Montessori
How many students attend Pullman Community Montessori?
Pullman Community Montessori has 97 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pullman, WA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pullman Community Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Pullman Community Montessori is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pullman Community Montessori?
33.0% of students at Pullman Community Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pullman Community Montessori?
Pullman Community Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Pullman Community Montessori rank among schools in Pullman?
By Resource Investment Index, Pullman Community Montessori ranks #5 of 5 schools in Pullman, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pullman on the city page.
Is Pullman Community Montessori a good school?
Pullman Community Montessori earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. 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 Pullman Community Montessori?
None; Pullman Community Montessori is a single-school charter district, and Pullman Community Montessori is its only campus.
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