Enrollment
5
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270041305084
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw — Monticello, MN
Federal NCES profile for Little Mountain Elementary - Snw, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 89/100.
👥 Class size 89
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Sherburne and Northern Wright Speci · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
2.7:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Little Mountain Elementary - Snw compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw reports 5 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 3.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 2.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 83% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 83% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 89/100 (A), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Little Mountain Elementary - Snw compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 2.7:1 | ▼ 83% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 5 | top 3% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
2.7:1
students per teacher
— 83% below state mean
Top 1% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 99% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Overview
Enrollment 5 Top 3% in Minnesota — larger than 97% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 3.0
Students per teacher 2.7:1 -83% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 270041305084
Student demographics
White 60.0%
Two or More 40.0%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
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- Students per teacher
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- Enrollment
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- Students per teacher
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- Students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Little Mountain Elementary - Snw
How many students attend Little Mountain Elementary - Snw?
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw has 5 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in MONTICELLO, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary - Snw?
The student-teacher ratio at Little Mountain Elementary - Snw is 2.7:1, which is 83% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 83% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Little Mountain Elementary - Snw?
The largest demographic group at Little Mountain Elementary - Snw is White at 60.0%. The school serves a student body in MONTICELLO, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Little Mountain Elementary - Snw?
Little Mountain Elementary - Snw has a Resource Investment Index of 89/100 (A) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.