At a glance
Reported students
487
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
38
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana other enrollment
80th percentile
Compared with 80 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
487
Community Montessori: 487 reported students.
State peer staffing position
47th percentile
12.8:1 reported; state peer median 13.1:1. 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
- 528
- Teachers (FTE)
- 42
- Student–teacher ratio
- 12.6:1
What the reported data says about Community Montessori
Community Montessori is a public combined / other school serving grades PK–12 in New Albany. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Community Montessori Inc. NCES reports 487 students for 2024–25.
Among 80 combined / other schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 126 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 80th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.8:1, close to the Indiana median of 13.1:1 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 (81.5%) and multiracial (9%). Students served under IDEA represent 25.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports computer science. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Community Montessori
- 1How do the reported 12.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 38 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 25.9%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 20.7%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- 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
- White81.5%
- Hispanic4.5%
- Black3.1%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.4%
- Multiracial9%
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
AP student enrollment
No students enrolled reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
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 Community Montessori
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA Early Learning Center Other · New Albany-Floyd Co Con Sch | PK–PK | 1 | 4.1 mi |
| Indiana Gateway Digital Academy Other · Clarksville Community School Corp | KG–12 | 5,318 | 4.3 mi |
| Rock Creek Community Academy Other · Charter · Rock Creek Community Academy | KG–12 | 672 | 5.3 mi |
| Dr. Grace M. James Academy of Excellence Other · Jefferson County | 06–11 | 440 | 7.4 mi |
| Jefferson Technical College Other · Jefferson County | UG–UG | 0 | 7.5 mi |
| Kentucky TECH - Jefferson Campus Other · Jefferson County | UG–UG | 0 | 7.5 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Community Montessori
What grades does Community Montessori serve?
Community Montessori reports grades PK–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Community Montessori Inc.
How many students attend Community Montessori?
Community Montessori reported 487 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 80th percentile among 80 Indiana combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 528 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Community Montessori?
The calculated ratio is 12.8:1, based on 487 students and 38 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 13.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Community Montessori a public, charter, or magnet school?
Community Montessori 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 Community Montessori students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
20.7% 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 Community Montessori in?
Community Montessori is part of Community Montessori Inc, based in New Albany, IN, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Community Montessori?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include CA Early Learning Center (4.1 mi), Indiana Gateway Digital Academy (4.3 mi), Rock Creek Community Academy (5.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.