Is Chantilly Montessori a good school?

Chantilly Montessori ranks 229 th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Chantilly Montessori?

In the 2023-24 school year, 314 students attended Chantilly Montessori.

What is the racial makeup of Chantilly Montessori?

Students at Chantilly Montessori are 61% White, 15% African American, 11% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 5% Asian.

Chantilly Montessori

Summary:

Chantilly Montessori is a public magnet elementary school in Charlotte, North Carolina, serving 306 students from pre-kindergarten to 6th grade. As part of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district, Chantilly Montessori stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, diverse student population, and high statewide ranking.

Chantilly Montessori consistently outperforms the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district and the state of North Carolina in academic proficiency across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Chantilly Montessori had significantly higher proficiency rates in mathematics and reading compared to the district and state averages. The school also has a more racially diverse student population, with 64.38% White, 14.71% African American, 10.13% Hispanic, and 4.25% Asian students. Chantilly Montessori has maintained a strong statewide ranking, consistently placing in the top 10-15% of North Carolina elementary schools over the past several years.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Elizabeth Traditional Elementary, Winterfield Elementary, and Merry Oaks International Academy, Chantilly Montessori's academic performance is significantly higher, with lower proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings at these neighboring schools. Additionally, Chantilly Montessori serves a more economically diverse student population, with a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to some of the nearby schools.

Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-6

701 Briar Creek Rd
Charlotte, NC 28205-6908

(980) 343-0692

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
229^th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,899

Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Number of students: 314

Racial breakdown:

White:

60.5%

African American:

14.6%

Hispanic:

11.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 15.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Chantilly Montessori ranks better than 84.8% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 24^th among 109 ranked elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 80.98. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (60.5%), African American (14.6%), Hispanic (11.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 15.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Chantilly Montessori is 15.8. 65 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Chantilly Montessori employs 19.7 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Chantilly Montessori is $12,899, which is the 9^th highest among 109 elementary schools in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Chantilly Montessori:

SchoolDigger ranks Chantilly Montessori 229^th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Chantilly Montessori in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools 140^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chantilly Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2009	78.15	241^st	1354	82.2%
2010	83.56	138^th	1363	89.9%
2011	78.44	228^th	1381	83.5%
2012	80.30	198^th	1388	85.7%
2013	85.00	156^th	1403	88.9%
2014	82.10	203^rd	1390	85.4%
2015	87.30	132^nd	1440	90.8%
2016	93.04	46^th	1425	96.8%
2017	85.66	142^nd	1429	90.1%
2018	92.47	61^st	1434	95.7%
2019	86.40	146^th	1473	90.1%
2021	87.88	155^th	1489	89.6%
2022	86.40	157^th	1514	89.6%
2023	84.54	172^nd	1502	88.5%
2024	80.98	229^th	1505	84.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chantilly Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	53.04	622^nd	1361	54.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Chantilly Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	87.81	104^th	1405	92.6%
2019	84.05	152^nd	1424	89.3%
2021	82.02	192^nd	1440	86.7%
2022	80.68	222^nd	1458	84.8%
2023	78.26	241^st	1459	83.5%
2024	77.36	253^rd	1455	82.6%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Chantilly Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	77.59	3^rd	69	95.7%
2019	43.19	526^th	612	14.1%
2021	58.47	258^th	494	47.8%
2022	50.54	354^th	500	29.2%
2023	48.21	449^th	582	22.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Chantilly Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	93.38	40^th	1413	97.2%
2019	84.89	162^nd	1430	88.7%
2021	89.45	114^th	1444	92.1%
2022	89.33	100^th	1464	93.2%
2023	84.24	165^th	1461	88.7%
2024	81.57	205^th	1464	86.0%

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Rank History for White students at Chantilly Montessori

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile
2018	87.53	83^rd	1178	93.0%
2019	82.09	154^th	1183	87.0%
2021	78.73	210^th	1172	82.1%
2022	80.48	183^rd	1194	84.7%
2023	75.59	241^st	1183	79.6%
2024	71.26	307^th	1166	73.7%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, December 10, 2014

A fantastic school and program. Chantilly Montessori was actually Nationally recognized as a "School of the Future" when it was built in the late 1950's. People came from all over the country to see it. The building is unique - it's set on an axis (diagonal) which allows the classrooms to be offset to each other opening up giant windows in each classroom. The classrooms are oversized with high ceilings, built-in stages and a mix of work areas. The grounds are also nice - various gardens and nooks abound. The faculty are very committed and engaged. There has been some staff turnover, but existing staff are very high quality. Students take Spanish, Music, Art, Media and other electives - programs that are often cut at public elementary schools. The school recently installed a state-of-the-art security system with cameras and locked front doors during school hours. The Student/Teacher ratio is low and the school regularly tests in the top 10% for elementary schools in North Carolina. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Chantilly Montessori

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	45	81	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	135
2007	46	60	4	3	0	n/a	n/a	7	120
2008	108	88	7	8	1	n/a	n/a	14	226
2009	110	94	7	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	219
2010	163	102	8	18	1	n/a	n/a	0	292
2011	147	66	7	16	0	0	14	0	250
2013	209	80	4	24	0	0	10	0	327
2014	164	55	4	25	0	0	7	0	255
2015	218	66	6	28	1	0	7	0	326
2016	221	63	4	28	1	1	6	0	324
2017	241	53	5	29	1	0	5	0	334
2018	243	62	10	27	1	0	8	0	351
2019	248	47	11	31	1	0	13	0	351
2020	242	47	13	24	0	0	14	0	340
2021	219	45	11	28	0	0	13	0	316
2022	199	47	11	30	0	0	15	0	302
2023	197	45	13	31	0	0	20	0	306
2024	190	46	17	35	0	0	26	0	314

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chantilly Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	135	n/a	n/a	15.6
2007	120	n/a	n/a	25.7
2008	226	14.3	15.8	14.6
2009	219	17.0	12.9	26
2010	292	17.1	17.1	21.9
2011	250	17.3	14.4	26.8
2013	327	18.4	17.7	19.6
2014	255	18.0	14.1	22.4
2015	326	18.0	18.1	15.3
2016	324	20.0	16.2	18.8
2017	334	19.5	17.0	15.3
2018	351	20.3	17.2	10.5
2019	351	20.1	17.4	13.1
2020	340	19.9	17.0	11.8
2021	316	18.9	16.6	7.9
2022	302	19.2	15.6	6
2023	306	17.8	17.1	10.5
2024	314	19.7	15.8	15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chantilly Montessori

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	135	n/a	n/a	15.6
2007	120	n/a	n/a	25.7
2008	226	14.3	15.8	14.6
2009	219	17.0	12.9	26
2010	292	17.1	17.1	21.9
2011	250	17.3	14.4	26.8
2013	327	18.4	17.7	19.6
2014	255	18.0	14.1	22.4
2015	326	18.0	18.1	15.3
2016	324	20.0	16.2	18.8
2017	334	19.5	17.0	15.3
2018	351	20.3	17.2	10.5
2019	351	20.1	17.4	13.1
2020	340	19.9	17.0	11.8
2021	316	18.9	16.6	7.9
2022	302	19.2	15.6	6
2023	306	17.8	17.1	10.5
2024	314	19.7	15.8	15.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Chantilly Montessori

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$609 (4.7%)	$12,290 (95.3%)	$12,899

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Chantilly Montessori

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 146^th of 1473 Elementary schools	Ranks 172^nd of 1502 Elementary schools	1.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Chantilly Montessori)	85.3	75.8	9.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	69.6	61.3	8.3%
3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	64.3	61.1	3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Chantilly Montessori)	82.4	72.7	9.7%
3rd Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	57.3	46.4	10.9%
3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)	56.8	48	8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Chantilly Montessori)	81.4	55.9	25.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	63.2	55.2	8%
4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
4th Grade Reading (Chantilly Montessori)	90.7	73.5	17.2%
4th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	52.5	51.5	1%
4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	57.3	55.3	2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Chantilly Montessori)	77.8	71.4	6.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	65.4	57.9	7.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	60.2	55.9	4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Chantilly Montessori)	66.7	76.5	9.8%
5th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	50	45.8	4.2%
5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	54.6	48	6.6%
5th Grade Science (Chantilly Montessori)	75.6	79.4	3.8%
5th Grade Science (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	72.8	62.2	10.6%
5th Grade Science (North Carolina)	72.6	65.3	7.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Chantilly Montessori)	93.1	82.6	10.5%
6th Grade Mathematics (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	62.4	51	11.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)	58.8	52.3	6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Chantilly Montessori)	82.8	95.6	12.8%
6th Grade Reading (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)	56.9	46.3	10.6%
6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)	60	49.3	10.7%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	351	306	12.8%
African American	47	45	4.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	11	13	18.2%
Hispanic	31	31
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	248	197	20.6%
Two or More Races	13	20	53.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	13.1%	10.5%	2.6%

Schools Near Chantilly Montessori

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOG Mathematics (2024)				EOG Reading (2024)				EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chantilly Montessori	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	701 Briar Creek Rd	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(980) 343-0692	314	20	15.8	15.6%	190 (60.5%)	46 (14.6%)	35 (11.1%)	17 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.3%)	81	229^th of 1505 public elementary schools	84.8%		84.5	172^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	88.5%	57	62.9	71.9	79.3	80.0	60.0	71.9	86.7	90.0	69.0	$12,899	$609	$12,290
Billingsville Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-2	124 Skyland Ave	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5520	392	25	15.4	99.2%	133 (33.9%)	163 (41.6%)	71 (18.1%)	5 (1.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)								(n/a)										$12,298	$1,384	$10,915
Merry Oaks International Academy	Public	PK, KG-5	3508 Draper Ave	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6422	632	45	13.9	99.5%	24 (3.8%)	160 (25.3%)	427 (67.6%)	9 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	10 (1.6%)	9.6	1428^th of 1505 public elementary schools	5.1%		12.5	1377^th of 1502 public elementary schools	8.3%	51	38.7	30.4	43.5		20.8	15.9	21.2		40.0	$11,588	$1,304	$10,284
Oakhurst STEAM Academy	Public, Magnet	K-5	4511 Monroe Rd	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6482	522	34	15.3	97.5%	74 (14.2%)	194 (37.2%)	188 (36.0%)	28 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	37 (7.1%)	25.8	1182^nd of 1505 public elementary schools	21.5%		41.7	899^th of 1502 public elementary schools	40.1%	283	52.1	45.4	46.5		34.2	37.1	34.9		52.3	$9,789	$1,264	$8,524
Eastover Elementary	Public	K-5	500 Cherokee Rd	Charlotte	28207	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	No	(980) 343-5505	357	24	14.8	31.4%	220 (61.6%)	92 (25.8%)	20 (5.6%)	6 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.3%)	85.7	169^th of 1505 public elementary schools	88.8%		83.9	185^th of 1502 public elementary schools	87.7%	16	86.5	82.1	69.4		80.8	76.6	59.2		71.4	$10,309	$835	$9,474
Elizabeth Traditional Elementary	Public, Magnet	K-5	1601 Park Dr	Charlotte	28204	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-5475	428	32	13.5	99.3%	37 (8.6%)	287 (67.1%)	69 (16.1%)	20 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.0%)	54.1	683^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	54.6%		43	880^th of 1502 public elementary schools	41.4%	197	62.3	64.4	58.7		47.8	52.1	48.0		64.0	$9,777	$639	$9,138
Winterfield Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	3100 Winterfield Pl	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-6400	459	35	13.2	99.3%	17 (3.7%)	87 (19.0%)	321 (69.9%)	27 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.3%)	20.5	1277^th of 1505 public elementary schools	15.1%		11.3	1401^st of 1502 public elementary schools	6.7%	124	31.9	19.2	54.6		11.6	16.4	27.8		67.0	$10,757	$1,201	$9,556
Shamrock Gardens Elementary	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-5	3301 Country Club Drive	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6440	520	37	14.2	99.4%	271 (52.1%)	112 (21.5%)	91 (17.5%)	15 (2.9%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (5.2%)	58.4	611^th of 1505 public elementary schools	59.4%		51.2	749^th of 1502 public elementary schools	50.1%	138	59.7	59.0	53.4		56.3	48.1	61.6		72.6	$10,846	$1,193	$9,653
Cotswold Elementary	Public, Magnet	3-5	300 Greenwich Rd	Charlotte	28211	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(980) 343-6720	326	24	13.4	99.1%	113 (34.7%)	136 (41.7%)	51 (15.6%)	5 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.1%)	46	818^th of 1505 public elementary schools	45.6%		50.6	760^th of 1502 public elementary schools	49.4%	58	63.1	51.9	50.4		56.3	45.2	47.0		56.4	$10,328	$940	$9,388
Villa Heights Elementary	Public	K-5	800 Everett Place	Charlotte	28205	Mecklenburg County	Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(980) 343-3666	151	12	13.0	98.0%	29 (19.2%)	81 (53.6%)	30 (19.9%)	5 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (4.0%)	39.1	949^th of 1505 public elementary schools	36.9%		40.1	929^th of 1502 public elementary schools	38.1%	20	59.3	47.6	68.4		44.4	38.1	36.8		52.6	$14,935	$566	$14,370

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