Enrollment
220
Elementary
STATE 467
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ISLAND MONTESSORI CHARTER·NCES 370033203283
Island Montessori Charter School
6339 Carolina Beach Rd, Wilmington, NC 28412 · (910) 795-4860 · New Hanover County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBCHARTERREGULAR SCHOOL220 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
19 FTE teachers
STATE 14.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 82%
Community
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Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 27 | 12% |
| Grade 1 | 26 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 25 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 23 | 10% |
| Grade 4 | 25 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 24 | 11% |
| Grade 6 | 25 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 8 | 24 | 11% |
This year's kindergarten class (27) is 13% larger than its 8th grade class (24).
Student demographics
28%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
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Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In North Carolina | In New Hanover County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 220 | #1,341 of 1,485 | #27 of 31 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 11.6:1 | #57 of 1,377 | #5 of 27 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 28.4% | #1,306 of 1,379 | #24 of 27 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +7.3% | #218 of 369 | N/A |
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4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
220
+4 (+2%) vs 2020
Student : Teacher
11.6:1
was 10.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 220 | 19 | 11.6:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 214 | 20.5 | 10.4:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 215 | 19.1 | 11.2:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 216 | 20 | 10.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 205 | 20.1 | 10.2:1 | 6% (12) |
| 2015-16 | 190 | 16 | 11.9:1 | 7% (14) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Island Montessori Charter School.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (205 to 220); teachers down 5% (20.1 to 19).
About Island Montessori Charter School
The public elementary school Island Montessori Charter School is located in Wilmington, North Carolina. The school counts 220 students across kindergarten through 8. The typical figure for elementary schools in North Carolina is about 467 students.
Island Montessori Charter School belongs to Island Montessori Charter.
White students make up 84% of enrollment at Island Montessori Charter School. The remaining students are 6% Hispanic, 6% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Island Montessori Charter School's diversity index is 28%, against a US figure of 70%.
Its 19 full-time-equivalent teachers give the school a ratio of 11.6:1. The school has fewer students per teacher than the 14.9:1 average for elementary schools in North Carolina.
Recent Census Bureau figures for New Hanover County show that the median household income is $75,166, roughly 45% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 8%. Island Montessori Charter School is one of 50 public schools in the county.
Of nearby public schools, Charles P Murray Middle is the closest, at about 0.8 miles. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Island Montessori Charter School.
Island Montessori Charter School is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large. Island Montessori Charter School is run as a public charter school.
Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 216 in 2020-21, 220 in 2024-25.
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New Hanover County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
235,229
Census ACS
Median income
$75,166
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
50
27,460 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Wilmington
- Emsley A Laney HighHigh · 2,243 students
- John T Hoggard HighHigh · 2,082 students
- Eugene Ashley HighHigh · 1,893 students
- New Hanover HighHigh · 1,437 students
- American Leadership Academy-CoastalCombined · 1,002 students
- Charles P Murray MiddleMiddle · 907 students
Nearby schools
- Charles P Murray Middle0.8 mi · 907
- Eugene Ashley High0.9 mi · 1,893
- Edwin A Anderson Elementary1.1 mi · 514
- Heyward C Bellamy Elem1.2 mi · 533
- Myrtle Grove Middle2.2 mi · 600
- Mary C Williams Elementary2.3 mi · 355
Frequently asked questions
About Island Montessori Charter SchoolWhat is the total enrollment at Island Montessori Charter School?
Island Montessori Charter School enrolls approximately 220 students in grades KG-08.
What grades does Island Montessori Charter School serve?
Island Montessori Charter School serves grades KG-08.
How many teachers does Island Montessori Charter School have?
Island Montessori Charter School employs 19 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.
What is the student diversity at Island Montessori Charter School?
Student demographics at Island Montessori Charter School are roughly 84% White, 6% Hispanic, 0% Black, 2% Asian, 6% Two or more.
What district is Island Montessori Charter School in?
Island Montessori Charter School is part of Island Montessori Charter.
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