Enrollment
702
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 370004602361 Charter school
Sterling Montessori Academy — Morrisville, NC
Federal NCES profile for Sterling Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 32/100.
👥 Class size 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 78
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
District: Sterling Montessori Academy · North Carolina
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)
32.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 16.4:1 North Carolina avg
+18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sterling Montessori Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sterling Montessori Academy reports 702 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 32.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 18% above the North Carolina state mean of 16.4:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 22% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 702 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 9.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Sterling Montessori Academy spends $10,966 per pupil district-wide, below the North Carolina average of $13,042 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 31.0% from local sources (property taxes), 62.6% from the state, and 6.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F), calculated from 4 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 Sterling Montessori Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against North Carolina state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 18% | 16.4:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 702 | top 75% | — | — |
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
19.4:1
students per teacher
— 18% above state mean
Top 90% in North Carolina — lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,966
per pupil, district-wide
— below North Carolina avg of $13,042
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 702 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 702 Top 75% in North Carolina — larger than 25% of 2,703 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 32.0
Students per teacher 19.4:1 +18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 370004602361
Student demographics
Asian 42.6%
White 36.5%
African American 8.1%
Two or More 6.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.1%
Largest group: Asian at 42.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 702:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 9.0%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 2
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sterling Montessori Academy, which includes Sterling Montessori Academy.
$10,966
Per student
-16%
vs North Carolina
Avg $13,042
-44%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 31.0%
State 62.6%
Federal 6.4%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about Sterling Montessori Academy
How many students attend Sterling Montessori Academy?
Sterling Montessori Academy has 702 students enrolled. It is a other school in Morrisville, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sterling Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Sterling Montessori Academy is 19.4:1, which is 18% higher than the North Carolina average of 16.4:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sterling Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at Sterling Montessori Academy is Asian at 42.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in Morrisville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sterling Montessori Academy?
Sterling Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.