- Enrollment
- 46
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+12.5%).
Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270017803046 · La Crescent, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
55 enr · 18.3:1 · 29.2% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem (46 students)
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad grew from 48 students in 2022-23 to 54 in 2023-24 (+12.5%). Teacher FTE held 3.9 → 3.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad compares
La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$9,967
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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.
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
District finance for La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo reports $9,967 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~55 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 48 (2022-23) → 54 (2023-24), up 6.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.