Enrollment
122
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270047505442 Charter school
Creekstone Montessori — Red Wing, MN
Federal NCES profile for Creekstone Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 26/100.
👥 Class size 26
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Creekstone Montessori Charter · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
4.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
12.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Creekstone Montessori compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Creekstone Montessori reports 122 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 4.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 16% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 12.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 71% below the Minnesota average and 76% below the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Creekstone Montessori compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.2% | ▼ 71% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 122 | top 33% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
12.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 71% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
— 16% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Overview
Enrollment 122 Top 33% in Minnesota — larger than 67% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 4.0
Students per teacher 18.5:1 +16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 12.2% -71% vs state
NCES ID 270047505442
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Two or More 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.1%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Creekstone Montessori
How many students attend Creekstone Montessori?
Creekstone Montessori has 122 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in RED WING, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Creekstone Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Creekstone Montessori is 18.5:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Creekstone Montessori?
12.2% of students at Creekstone Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Creekstone Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Creekstone Montessori is White at 86.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in RED WING, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Creekstone Montessori?
Creekstone Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.