Enrollment
55
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · La Crescent, MN
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
Federal NCES profile for La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270017803046Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in La Crescent · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 29.2%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad ranks #2 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN.
School address
District: La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo · Minnesota
NCES ID 270017803046 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+16% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is a mid-sized charter elementary school in La Crescent, Minnesota, enrolling 55 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 29.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 55 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 86 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #35.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo spends $10,644 per pupil, 30% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo, also runs La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem (46 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad compares
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.2% | ▼ 32% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 55 | top 79% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
55
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,644
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.9, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo, which includes La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad.
$10,644
Per student
-30%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 5.4%
State 88.7%
Federal 5.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~55 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad
How many students attend La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad has 55 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in La Crescent, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
29.2% of students at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
The largest demographic group at La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in La Crescent, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad?
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad rank among public schools in La Crescent?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad ranks #2 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in La Crescent on the city page.
Is La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad a good school?
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo?
Besides La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo also operates La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem (46 students). See the La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo district page for the complete list.
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