- Enrollment
- 2,453
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
Sands Montessori School
Federal NCES profile for Sands Montessori School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437500372
👥 S:T ratio 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sands Montessori School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools.
- #16 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.8:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 15.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Sands Montessori School has class sizes larger than 85% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sands Montessori School ranks #16 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Cincinnati Public Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390437500372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Sands Montessori School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 390437500372 · Cincinnati, OH Other · MID · TRAD
654 enr · 21.8:1 · 15.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students)
Sands Montessori School held near 678 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE held 30.2 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Sands Montessori School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walnut Hills H
Walnut Hills High School
2,453 students
- Western Hills
Western Hills University High School
1,342 students
- School for Cre
School for Creative and Performing Arts
1,300 students
- Withrow Univer
Withrow University High School
1,300 students
- Aiken New Tech
Aiken New Tech High School
1,226 students
- This school 654
Sands Montessori School
654 students
What this shows Sands Montessori School reports 654 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sands Montessori School compares
Sands Montessori School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 20% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.2% | ▼ 52% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 654 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.8:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
654
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 52% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 85% in Ohio - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$19,413
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
48
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
African American 15.7%
Two or More 13.9%
Asian 2.1%
Hispanic or Latino 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.9, Sands Montessori School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cincinnati Public Schools reports $19,413 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sands Montessori School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walnut Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Hills University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| School for Creative and Performing Arts | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Withrow University High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Aiken New Tech High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sands Montessori School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,342
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 1,300
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,226
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 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 (~654 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sands Montessori School
How many students attend Sands Montessori School?
Sands Montessori School has 654 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH. CCD year-over-year: 683 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sands Montessori School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sands Montessori School is 21.8:1, which is 20% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 39% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Sands Montessori School?
15.2% of students at Sands Montessori School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sands Montessori School?
The largest demographic group at Sands Montessori School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sands Montessori School?
Sands Montessori School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sands Montessori School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, Sands Montessori School ranks #16 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
What other schools are in Cincinnati Public Schools?
Besides Sands Montessori School, Cincinnati Public Schools also operates Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students), Western Hills University High School (1,342 students), and School for Creative and Performing Arts (1,300 students). See the Cincinnati Public Schools district page for the complete list.