- Enrollment
- 1,905
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Steamboat Springs, CO
Steamboat Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Steamboat Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 080002006701Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Steamboat Montessori earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Colorado median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Colorado schools.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Steamboat Springs · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 140
- students enrolled
Steamboat Montessori has class sizes near the Colorado median. Computed live against every Colorado school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Steamboat Montessori ranks #4 of 4 schools in Steamboat Springs, CO.
School address
District: State Charter School Institute · Colorado
NCES ID 080002006701 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Steamboat Montessori held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 11.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 080002006701 · Steamboat Springs, CO Other · SMALL · CHARTER
140 enr · 14:1 · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students)
Steamboat Montessori held near 153 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.1 → 11.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Colorado schools → · Find another →
Steamboat Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- The Pinnacle C
The Pinnacle Charter School
1,905 students
- Academy of Cha
Academy of Charter Schools
1,887 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County
1,035 students
- Colorado Early
Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins
971 students
- Thomas Maclare
Thomas Maclaren State Charter School
927 students
- This school 140
Steamboat Montessori
140 students
What this shows Steamboat Montessori reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Steamboat Montessori compares
Steamboat Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Colorado and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Colorado | Colorado avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 16% | 16.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 33% in Colorado - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
46.4%
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
$12,197
per pupil, district-wide
- below Colorado avg of $17,910
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.9%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: White at 92.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.5, Steamboat Montessori is less mixed than the Colorado school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for State Charter School Institute reports $12,197 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Steamboat Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pinnacle Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Academy of Charter Schools | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Colorado Early Colleges Fort Collins | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas Maclaren State Charter School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Steamboat Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,887
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 1,035
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 971
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 927
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Steamboat Montessori
How many students attend Steamboat Montessori?
Steamboat Montessori has 140 students enrolled. It is a public school in Steamboat Springs, CO. CCD year-over-year: 151 (2022-23) → 153 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Steamboat Montessori is 14:1, which is 16% lower than the Colorado average of 16.6:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Steamboat Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Steamboat Montessori is White at 92.9% of enrollment, in Steamboat Springs, CO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Steamboat Montessori?
Steamboat Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Steamboat Montessori rank among schools in Steamboat Springs?
By Resource Investment Index, Steamboat Montessori ranks #4 of 4 schools in Steamboat Springs, CO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Steamboat Springs on the city page.
What other schools are in State Charter School Institute?
Besides Steamboat Montessori, State Charter School Institute also operates The Pinnacle Charter School (1,905 students), Academy of Charter Schools (1,887 students), and Colorado Early Colleges Douglas County (1,035 students). See the State Charter School Institute district page for the complete list.