Enrollment
35
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 271875001775
Mahtomedi Preschool — Stillwater, MN
Federal NCES profile for Mahtomedi Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Mahtomedi Public School District · 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
28.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-34% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mahtomedi Preschool compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Mahtomedi Preschool reports 35 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 1% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 1% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 28.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 34% below the Minnesota average and 46% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Mahtomedi Public School District spends $16,455 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.2% from local sources (property taxes), 58.9% from the state, and 5.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Mahtomedi Preschool 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 16% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
28.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 34% 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
16:1
students per teacher
— 1% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$16,455
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 35 Top 16% in Minnesota — larger than 84% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 16:1 +1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 28.1% -34% vs state
NCES ID 271875001775
Student demographics
White 80.0%
African American 11.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
Asian 2.9%
Two or More 2.9%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahtomedi Public School District, which includes Mahtomedi Preschool.
$16,455
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 35.2%
State 58.9%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 34.6:1
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
Similar other schools in Stillwater
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lily Lake Elementary
Standard public school
398 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Stillwater Special Services-Ecse
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259 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
St Croix Valley Area Learning Cntr.
Alternative education program
75 students 18.8:1 students per teacher
New Heights School Inc.
Standard public school
70 students 9.3:1 students per teacher
Stillwater Dist. Special Services
Special-education school
16 students
A/O Program
Special-education school
5 students 8:1 students per teacher
Educator & family resources
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Mahtomedi Preschool
How many students attend Mahtomedi Preschool?
Mahtomedi Preschool has 35 students enrolled. It is a other school in STILLWATER, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahtomedi Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahtomedi Preschool is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mahtomedi Preschool?
28.1% of students at Mahtomedi Preschool are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mahtomedi Preschool?
The largest demographic group at Mahtomedi Preschool is White at 80.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in STILLWATER, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahtomedi Preschool?
Mahtomedi Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 2 factors: 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.