Enrollment
199
District of Columbia · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 110008100442 Charter school
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs — Washington, DC
Federal NCES profile for Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 13
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 36
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.8:1
vs 11.8:1 District of Columbia avg
+85% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs compares with District of Columbia and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs reports 199 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 12.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 85% above the District of Columbia state mean of 11.8:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 37% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 25.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs spends $28,755 per pupil district-wide, below the District of Columbia average of $34,725 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 87.4% from local sources (property taxes), and 12.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against District of Columbia state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs District of Columbia | District of Columbia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.8:1 | ▲ 85% | 11.8:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 199 | top 12% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
21.8:1
students per teacher
— 85% above state mean
Top 98% in District of Columbia — lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Engagement
25.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$28,755
per pupil, district-wide
— below District of Columbia avg of $34,725
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 199 Top 12% in District of Columbia — larger than 88% of 243 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 12.0
Students per teacher 21.8:1 +85% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 110008100442
Student demographics
African American 66.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.6%
White 10.1%
Asian 3.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: African American at 66.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 25.6%
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs, which includes Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs.
$28,755
Per student
-17%
vs District of Columbia
Avg $34,725
+48%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 87.4%
Federal 12.6%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs
How many students attend Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs has 199 students enrolled. It is a other school in Washington, DC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs?
The student-teacher ratio at Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is 21.8:1, which is 85% higher than the District of Columbia average of 11.8:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs?
The largest demographic group at Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs is African American at 66.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in Washington, DC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs?
Shining Stars Montessori Academy Pcs has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.