- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · La Crescent, MN
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem
Federal NCES profile for La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270017804750Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in La Crescent · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 39.5%
- free-lunch eligible
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem ranks #4 of 5 public schools in La Crescent, MN.
School address
District: La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo · Minnesota
NCES ID 270017804750 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 3.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 270017804750 · La Crescent, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
46 enr · 15.3:1 · 39.5% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad (55 students)
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem held near 41 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.4 → 3.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem compares
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.5% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 46 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
46
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
39.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
19.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.5%
Hispanic or Latino 6.5%
Largest group: White at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.2, La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem 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 Sec Montessori/Stem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~46 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem
How many students attend La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem has 46 students enrolled. It is a public school in La Crescent, MN. CCD year-over-year: 43 (2022-23) → 41 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem?
The student-teacher ratio at La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem?
39.5% of students at La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem?
The largest demographic group at La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem is White at 93.5% of enrollment, in La Crescent, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem?
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Sec Montessori/Stem rank among public schools in La Crescent?
By Resource Investment Index, La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem ranks #4 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 Sec Montessori/Stem, La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo also operates La Crescent Montessori & Stem Acad (55 students). See the La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo district page for the complete list.