- Enrollment
- 1,787
- Students per teacher
- 43.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Rochester, MN
Montessori at Franklin Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Montessori at Franklin Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273180000994
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 17
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montessori at Franklin Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Rochester · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Montessori at Franklin Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori at Franklin Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, MN.
School address
District: Rochester Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273180000994 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Montessori at Franklin Elementary held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 273180000994 · Rochester, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
181 enr · 18.1:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Mayo Senior High (1,787 students)
Montessori at Franklin Elementary held near 174 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.9 → 12.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Montessori at Franklin Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Mayo Senior Hi
Mayo Senior High
1,787 students
- Century Senior
Century Senior High
1,608 students
- John Marshall
John Marshall Senior High
1,549 students
- Dakota Middle
Dakota Middle School
921 students
- John Adams Mid
John Adams Middle
867 students
- This school 181
Montessori at Franklin Elementary
181 students
What this shows Montessori at Franklin Elementary reports 181 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montessori at Franklin Elementary compares
Montessori at Franklin Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 56% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
181
Bigger than 18% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
33.1%
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
$14,804
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rochester Public School District reports $14,804 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montessori at Franklin Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayo Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Marshall Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Dakota Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Adams Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montessori at Franklin Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,608
- Students per teacher
- 42.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,549
- Students per teacher
- 43:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 921
- Students per teacher
- 36.8:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 867
- Students per teacher
- 45.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~181 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montessori at Franklin Elementary
How many students attend Montessori at Franklin Elementary?
Montessori at Franklin Elementary has 181 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Rochester, MN. CCD year-over-year: 181 (2022-23) → 174 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montessori at Franklin Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Montessori at Franklin Elementary is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Montessori at Franklin Elementary?
18.8% of students at Montessori at Franklin Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montessori at Franklin Elementary?
Montessori at Franklin Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Montessori at Franklin Elementary rank among elementary schools in Rochester?
By Resource Investment Index, Montessori at Franklin Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Rochester, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Rochester on the city page.
What other schools are in Rochester Public School District?
Besides Montessori at Franklin Elementary, Rochester Public School District also operates Mayo Senior High (1,787 students), Century Senior High (1,608 students), and John Marshall Senior High (1,549 students). See the Rochester Public School District district page for the complete list.