La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo

LA CRESCENT, Minnesota — 2 schools

91
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,943
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo operates 2 public schools serving 91 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 101 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Houston County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,943 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 5.4% local, 88.7% state, and 5.9% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration.

and 14.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 92.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad accounts for 54.5% of all La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo chronic absenteeism rate is 14.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

5.9%
Federal
88.7%
State
5.4%
Local

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Houston County county, where this district is located.

$804
Studio/mo
$889
1 BR/mo
$1,166
2 BR/mo
$1,515
3 BR/mo
$1,903
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo.

White 92.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
Other 2.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

14.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo

School Enrollment
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
Charter
55
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem
Charter
46

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo?

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 other. Total enrollment is 91 students.

How much does La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo spend per student?

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo spends $12,943 per student.

What is the average rent near La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Houston County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo?

La Crescent Montessori & STEM Schoo students are 92.2% White, 5.0% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

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