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Sussex Montessori School

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
403
Students
$12,129
Per-Pupil Spend
-15% nat'l
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Free Lunch Rate
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Graduation Rate
District Overview

Sussex Montessori School is a public school district in Delaware serving 403 students across 1 school. It includes 1 elementary school, among them 1 charter school. Per-pupil spending of $12,129 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (1)
Elementary School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sussex Montessori SchoolCharterKG–05403
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,129-15% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
67%
State
67.1%
Local (property tax)
10.8%
Federal
22.1%

State funding accounts for 67% 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
403
Students
—
Free Lunch
$12K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate—
Opportunity Score41/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Below-average per-pupil spending
At $12,129, spending is 15% below the national average — which can limit staffing and resources.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
22% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
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 Sussex Montessori School?
Sussex Montessori School has 1 public school, serving a total of 403 students.
How much does Sussex Montessori School spend per student?
Sussex Montessori School spends $12,129 per pupil — 15% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sussex Montessori School?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Sussex Montessori School is a charter school.
What grade levels does Sussex Montessori School serve?
Sussex Montessori School serves grades KG through 5, covering elementary and middle school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sussex Montessori School?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sussex Montessori School is 41/100. 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.