Enrollment
306
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Rochester, NY
School 53 Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for School 53 Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 362475004361
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
School 53 Montessori Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools.
- #25 of 43
- schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.9:1
- large classes for New York
- 77.6%
- free-lunch eligible
School 53 Montessori Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, School 53 Montessori Academy ranks #25 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY.
School address
District: Rochester City School District · New York
NCES ID 362475004361 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
22.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.9:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
+38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How School 53 Montessori Academy compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at School 53 Montessori Academy
School 53 Montessori Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Rochester, New York, enrolling 306 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.9:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 306 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 667 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #427.
Its student body is led by African American (66%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 52/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students) and School of the Arts (1,065 students) alongside School 53 Montessori Academy.
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 School 53 Montessori Academy compares
School 53 Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 18% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.6% | ▲ 38% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 74% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the New York average of 56.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% above state mean
Top 79% in New York - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$28,608
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
Student demographics
African American 66.0%
Hispanic or Latino 17.6%
White 6.9%
Two or More 6.2%
Asian 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 66.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.4, School 53 Montessori Academy is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Rochester City School District, which includes School 53 Montessori Academy.
$28,608
Per student
+8%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+72%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 11.4%
State 64.3%
Federal 24.4%
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.
How School 53 Montessori Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edison Career and Technology High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School of the Arts | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 33-John James Audubon | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Upper School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| School 58-World of Inquiry School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to School 53 Montessori Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 980
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 969
- Students per teacher
- 10.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 896
- Students per teacher
- 11.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~306 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about School 53 Montessori Academy
How many students attend School 53 Montessori Academy?
School 53 Montessori Academy has 306 students enrolled. It is a public school in Rochester, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at School 53 Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at School 53 Montessori Academy is 13.9:1, which is 18% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at School 53 Montessori Academy?
77.6% of students at School 53 Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of School 53 Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at School 53 Montessori Academy is African American at 66.0% of enrollment, in Rochester, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for School 53 Montessori Academy?
School 53 Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (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 School 53 Montessori Academy rank among schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, School 53 Montessori Academy ranks #25 of 43 schools in Rochester, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Rochester on the city page.
Is School 53 Montessori Academy a good school?
School 53 Montessori Academy earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of New York 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 Rochester City School District?
Besides School 53 Montessori Academy, Rochester City School District also operates Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students), School of the Arts (1,065 students), and School 33-John James Audubon (980 students). See the Rochester City School District district page for the complete list.
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