Enrollment
46
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in La Crescent, Minnesota, enrolling 46 students.
At 15.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.5% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 46 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 94 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #46.
Its student body is predominantly White (94% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 12/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.6% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
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 Montessori & Stem Acad (55 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 Sec Montessori/Stem compares
La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$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
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Crescent Montessori & Stem Schoo, which includes La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem.
$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 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
- Enrollment
- 55
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other 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 (~46 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is La Crescent Sec Montessori/Stem a good school?
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. 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 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.
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