- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Lirio Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Lirio Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270044605098Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Lirio Montessori earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #20 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Lirio Montessori has class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Lirio Montessori ranks #20 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270044605098 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 270044605098 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
3 enr · 3:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Cosmos Montessori (21 students)
Resource Investment Index #20 of 49 schools in Minneapolis. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Lirio Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cosmos Montess
Cosmos Montessori
21 students
- This school 3
Lirio Montessori
3 students
- Water Lily Mon 3
Water Lily Montessori
3 students
What this shows Lirio Montessori reports 3 students on the CCD universe file.
How Lirio Montessori compares
Lirio Montessori on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 81% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▲ 17% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.3%
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
$12,640
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
Hispanic or Latino 100.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Lirio Montessori is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch, which includes Lirio Montessori.
$12,640
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 32.4%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Lirio Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmos Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Water Lily Montessori | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Lirio Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~3 students)
Frequently asked questions about Lirio Montessori
How many students attend Lirio Montessori?
Lirio Montessori has 3 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Lirio Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Lirio Montessori is 3:1, which is 81% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 81% 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 Lirio Montessori?
50.0% of students at Lirio Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Lirio Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Lirio Montessori is Hispanic or Latino at 100.0% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Lirio Montessori?
Lirio Montessori 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 Lirio Montessori rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Lirio Montessori ranks #20 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch?
Besides Lirio Montessori, Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch also operates Cosmos Montessori (21 students) and Water Lily Montessori (3 students). See the Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch district page for the complete list.
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