- Enrollment
- 1,404
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Ramona, CA
Ramona Community Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Ramona Community Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063171013846
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Ramona Community Montessori earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of California schools.
- #1 of 6
- elementary schools in Ramona · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 26.7:1
- large classes for California
- 33.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Ramona Community Montessori has class sizes larger than 88% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Community Montessori ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, CA.
School address
District: Ramona City Unified · California
NCES ID 063171013846 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Ramona Community Montessori grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 11.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 063171013846 · Ramona, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
267 enr · 26.7:1 · 33.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Ramona High (1,404 students)
Ramona Community Montessori grew from 243 students in 2022-23 to 270 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 10.2 → 11.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Ramona Community Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Ramona High
Ramona High
1,404 students
- Olive Peirce M
Olive Peirce Middle
680 students
- Hanson Element 547
Hanson Elementary
547 students
- James Dukes El 502
James Dukes Elementary
502 students
- Barnett Elemen 465
Barnett Elementary
465 students
- This school 267
Ramona Community Montessori
267 students
What this shows Ramona Community Montessori reports 267 students on the CCD universe file.
How Ramona Community Montessori compares
Ramona Community Montessori is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.7:1 | ▲ 24% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.7% | ▼ 39% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 267 | top 77% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.7:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
267
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.7:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 88% in California - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
14.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,643
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 267 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
Hispanic or Latino 35.6%
Two or More 8.6%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Ramona Community Montessori is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Ramona City Unified reports $14,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Ramona Community Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ramona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olive Peirce Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hanson Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| James Dukes Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Barnett Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Ramona Community Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 680
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 547
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
- Enrollment
- 502
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Similar elementary schools in Ramona
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Hanson Elementary
Standard public school
547 students 27.4:1 students per teacher
James Dukes Elementary
Standard public school
502 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Barnett Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Ramona Elementary
Standard public school
434 students 27.1:1 students per teacher
Mt. Woodson Elementary
Standard public school
349 students 23.3:1 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 (~267 students)
Frequently asked questions about Ramona Community Montessori
How many students attend Ramona Community Montessori?
Ramona Community Montessori has 267 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Ramona, CA. CCD year-over-year: 243 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Ramona Community Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Ramona Community Montessori is 26.7:1, which is 24% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 70% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Ramona Community Montessori?
33.7% of students at Ramona Community Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Ramona Community Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Ramona Community Montessori is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Ramona, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Ramona Community Montessori?
Ramona Community Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Ramona Community Montessori rank among elementary schools in Ramona?
By Resource Investment Index, Ramona Community Montessori ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Ramona, 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 Ramona on the city page.
What other schools are in Ramona City Unified?
Besides Ramona Community Montessori, Ramona City Unified also operates Ramona High (1,404 students), Olive Peirce Middle (680 students), and Hanson Elementary (547 students). See the Ramona City Unified district page for the complete list.