Enrollment
35
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Stillwater, MN
Mahtomedi Preschool
Federal NCES profile for Mahtomedi Preschool, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 271875001775
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mahtomedi Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- schools in Stillwater · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 28.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Mahtomedi Preschool has class sizes larger than 72% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mahtomedi Preschool ranks #6 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN.
School address
District: Mahtomedi Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 271875001775 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+11% 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
What stands out at Mahtomedi Preschool
Mahtomedi Preschool is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Stillwater, Minnesota, enrolling 35 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.5:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 28.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 35 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 58 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #44, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (80% of enrollment) (diversity index 34/100).
Mahtomedi Public School District also operates Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students) and Mahtomedi Middle (761 students) alongside Mahtomedi Preschool.
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 Mahtomedi Preschool compares
Mahtomedi Preschool on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.1% | ▼ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 35 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
35
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 72% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 28% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$13,346
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat 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
- 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 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.
Student-body diversity index 34.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.4, Mahtomedi Preschool is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Mahtomedi Public School District, which includes Mahtomedi Preschool.
$13,346
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Mahtomedi Preschool Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mahtomedi Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mahtomedi Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| O.H. Anderson Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wildwood Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Passages Transition Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mahtomedi Preschool's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,175
- Students per teacher
- 35.6:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 761
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 648
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
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 (~35 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.5:1)
Next steps
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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 special-education school in Stillwater, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mahtomedi Preschool?
The student-teacher ratio at Mahtomedi Preschool is 17.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Stillwater, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mahtomedi Preschool?
Mahtomedi Preschool has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Mahtomedi Preschool rank among schools in Stillwater?
By Resource Investment Index, Mahtomedi Preschool ranks #6 of 6 schools in Stillwater, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Stillwater on the city page.
Is Mahtomedi Preschool a good school?
Mahtomedi Preschool earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 72% of 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 Mahtomedi Public School District?
Besides Mahtomedi Preschool, Mahtomedi Public School District also operates Mahtomedi Senior High (1,175 students), Mahtomedi Middle (761 students), and O.H. Anderson Elementary (656 students). See the Mahtomedi Public School District district page for the complete list.
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