At a glance
Reported students
283
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
16.14
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
California elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 5,927 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
283
Maria Montessori Charter Academy: 283 reported students.
State peer staffing position
8th percentile
17.5:1 reported; state peer median 22.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 256
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.8:1
What the reported data says about Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Maria Montessori Charter Academy is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Rocklin. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Maria Montessori Charter Academy District. NCES reports 283 students for 2024–25.
Among 5,927 elementary schools in California with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 455 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.5:1, below the California median of 22.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (48.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.3%). English learners represent 3.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Maria Montessori Charter Academy
- 1How do the reported 17.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 16.14 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 11.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 15.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.3
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White48.8%
- Hispanic22.3%
- Black2.5%
- Asian14.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial12%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Maria Montessori Charter Academy
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset Ranch Elementary Elementary · Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 554 | 0.7 mi |
| Ruhkala Elementary Elementary · Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 334 | 1.3 mi |
| Rocklin Academy Elementary · Charter · Rocklin Academy District | KG–06 | 556 | 1.3 mi |
| Quarry Trail Elementary Elementary · Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 705 | 1.4 mi |
| Twin Oaks Elementary Elementary · Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 506 | 1.4 mi |
| Breen Elementary Elementary · Rocklin Unified | KG–06 | 424 | 1.4 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Maria Montessori Charter Academy
What grades does Maria Montessori Charter Academy serve?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Maria Montessori Charter Academy District.
How many students attend Maria Montessori Charter Academy?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy reported 283 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 5,927 California elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 256 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Maria Montessori Charter Academy?
The calculated ratio is 17.5:1, based on 283 students and 16.14 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The California median for the same school level is 22.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Maria Montessori Charter Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Maria Montessori Charter Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
15.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Maria Montessori Charter Academy in?
Maria Montessori Charter Academy is part of Maria Montessori Charter Academy District, based in Rocklin, CA, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Maria Montessori Charter Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Sunset Ranch Elementary (0.7 mi), Ruhkala Elementary (1.3 mi), Rocklin Academy (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.