- Enrollment
- 1,362
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
School 53 Montessori Academy grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 362475004361 · Rochester, NY Other · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 13.9:1 · 77.6% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Edison Career and Technology High School (1,362 students)
School 53 Montessori Academy grew from 255 students in 2022-23 to 268 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.1 → 23.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
School 53 Montessori Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Edison Career
Edison Career and Technology High School
1,362 students
- School of the
School of the Arts
1,065 students
- School 33-John
School 33-John James Audubon
980 students
- Franklin Upper
Franklin Upper School
969 students
- School 58-Worl
School 58-World of Inquiry School
896 students
- This school 306
School 53 Montessori Academy
306 students
What this shows School 53 Montessori Academy reports 306 students on the CCD universe file.
How School 53 Montessori Academy compares
School 53 Montessori Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$33,643
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Rochester City School District reports $33,643 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,065
- 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
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 (~306 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 268 (2023-24), up 13.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.