- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Crossroads Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Crossroads Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273384002999
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 64
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Crossroads Montessori earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #26 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 66.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Crossroads Montessori has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Montessori ranks #26 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Saint Paul Public Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273384002999 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Crossroads Montessori held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 273384002999 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
178 enr · 9.9:1 · 66.5% lunch · RII 49
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Senior High (1,682 students)
Crossroads Montessori held near 185 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.3 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Crossroads Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Senior
Central Senior High
1,682 students
- Harding Senior
Harding Senior High
1,591 students
- Highland Park
Highland Park Senior High
1,392 students
- Johnson Senior
Johnson Senior High
1,076 students
- Capitol Hill M
Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo
1,066 students
- This school 178
Crossroads Montessori
178 students
What this shows Crossroads Montessori reports 178 students on the CCD universe file.
How Crossroads Montessori compares
Crossroads Montessori held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 37% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.5% | ▲ 55% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 178 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
178
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
66.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 55% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
78.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,634
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 178 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 28.1%
White 24.7%
Two or More 21.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Asian 11.8%
Largest group: African American at 28.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 78.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 78.1, Crossroads Montessori is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Saint Paul Public Schools reports $21,634 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Crossroads Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harding Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Park Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Capitol Hill Magnet/Rondo | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Crossroads Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,591
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,392
- Students per teacher
- 25.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~178 students)
Frequently asked questions about Crossroads Montessori
How many students attend Crossroads Montessori?
Crossroads Montessori has 178 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 185 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Crossroads Montessori is 9.9:1, which is 37% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 37% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Crossroads Montessori?
66.5% of students at Crossroads Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Crossroads Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Crossroads Montessori is African American at 28.1% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 78.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Crossroads Montessori?
Crossroads Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 49/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Crossroads Montessori rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Crossroads Montessori ranks #26 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Saint Paul Public Schools?
Besides Crossroads Montessori, Saint Paul Public Schools also operates Central Senior High (1,682 students), Harding Senior High (1,591 students), and Highland Park Senior High (1,392 students). See the Saint Paul Public Schools district page for the complete list.