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First State Montessori Academy

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
629
Students
$14,293
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
—
Free Lunch Rate
—
Graduation Rate
District Overview

First State Montessori Academy is a public school district in Delaware serving 629 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $14,293 is near the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 24/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
First State Montessori AcademyCharterKG–08629
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$14,293Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
32%
State
58.0%
Local (property tax)
31.8%
Federal
10.2%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
629
Students
—
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score24/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Low opportunity scores
Median opportunity score of 24/100, below the national median of 50, which can correlate with weaker long-term economic mobility for students.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in First State Montessori Academy?
First State Montessori Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 629 students.
How much does First State Montessori Academy spend per student?
First State Montessori Academy spends $14,293 per pupil — 0% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in First State Montessori Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in First State Montessori Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does First State Montessori Academy serve?
First State Montessori Academy serves grades KG through 8, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for First State Montessori Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in First State Montessori Academy is 24/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.