Enrollment
204
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Champlin, MN
Modern Montessori Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Modern Montessori Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270045605224Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Modern Montessori Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Champlin · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Modern Montessori Charter School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Modern Montessori Charter School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Champlin, MN.
School address
District: Modern Montessori Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270045605224 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
14.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
24.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Modern Montessori Charter School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Modern Montessori Charter School
Modern Montessori Charter School is a mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Champlin, Minnesota, enrolling 204 students.
At 14.6:1, 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.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 24.4% of students eligible for free meals.
With 204 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 211 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #190, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and Two or More (8%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Modern Montessori Charter School spends $11,252 per pupil, 26% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Modern Montessori Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Modern Montessori Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Modern Montessori Charter School compares
Modern Montessori Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 204 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
204
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 51% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 49% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
38.7%
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
$11,252
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
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.9 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 77.5%
Two or More 8.3%
African American 5.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.9%
Asian 3.9%
Largest group: White at 77.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Modern Montessori Charter School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Modern Montessori Charter School, which includes Modern Montessori Charter School.
$11,252
Per student
-26%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-32%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 6.2%
State 78.9%
Federal 14.9%
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.
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 (~204 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Modern Montessori Charter School
How many students attend Modern Montessori Charter School?
Modern Montessori Charter School has 204 students enrolled. It is a public school in Champlin, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Modern Montessori Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Modern Montessori Charter School is 14.6:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% 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 Modern Montessori Charter School?
24.4% of students at Modern Montessori Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Modern Montessori Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Modern Montessori Charter School is White at 77.5% of enrollment, in Champlin, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Modern Montessori Charter School?
Modern Montessori Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 Modern Montessori Charter School rank among public schools in Champlin?
By Resource Investment Index, Modern Montessori Charter School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Champlin, 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 Champlin on the city page.
Is Modern Montessori Charter School a good school?
Modern Montessori Charter School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. 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 Modern Montessori Charter School?
None; Modern Montessori Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Modern Montessori Charter School is its only campus.
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