Enrollment
133
Florida · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Augustine, FL
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)
Federal NCES profile for St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 120174008088Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #29 of 36
- public schools in St Augustine · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 133
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) ranks #29 of 36 public schools in St Augustine, FL.
School address
NCES ID 120174008088 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Free-lunch eligible
5.2%
vs 52.0% Florida avg
-90% vs state
What stands out at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) is a lower-poverty, small charter elementary school in St Augustine, Florida, enrolling 133 students.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 5.2% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Florida average.
Enrollment of 133 puts it in the smaller third of Florida schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 3,996 scored Florida schools.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Florida schools statewide, it ranks #34, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Hispanic or Latino (23%) (diversity index 49/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students) and Creekside High School (2,479 students) alongside St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms).
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 St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) compares
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) on the metrics families compare, against Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 90% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 133 | top 87% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
133
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% below the Florida average of 52.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Engagement
42.1%
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
$9,233
per pupil, district-wide
- below Florida avg of $11,167
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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
White 66.9%
Hispanic or Latino 22.6%
Two or More 9.8%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 66.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.2, St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for St. Johns, which includes St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms).
$9,233
Per student
-17%
vs Florida
Avg $11,167
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 56.0%
State 37.4%
Federal 6.7%
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 St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tocoi Creek High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Creekside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Beachside High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Allen D Nease Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Bartram Trail High School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,616
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,479
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,214
- Students per teacher
- 40.3:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 2,177
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,153
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Florida, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
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Frequently asked questions about St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)
How many students attend St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)?
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) has 133 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Augustine, FL.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)?
5.2% of students at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)?
The largest demographic group at St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) is White at 66.9% of enrollment, in St Augustine, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms)?
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) rank among public schools in St Augustine?
By Resource Investment Index, St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) ranks #29 of 36 public schools in St Augustine, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in St Augustine on the city page.
Is St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) a good school?
St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms) earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. 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 St. Johns?
Besides St. Augustine Public Montessori School (Sapms), St. Johns also operates Tocoi Creek High School (2,616 students), Creekside High School (2,479 students), and Beachside High School (2,214 students). See the St. Johns district page for the complete list.
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