- Enrollment
- 1,681
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montrose, MN
Montrose Elementary School of Innov
Federal NCES profile for Montrose Elementary School of Innov, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270720000287
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Montrose Elementary School of Innov earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 363
- students enrolled
Montrose Elementary School of Innov has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270720000287 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Montrose Elementary School of Innov held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 270720000287 · Montrose, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
363 enr · 14.5:1 · 35.3% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students)
Montrose Elementary School of Innov held near 357 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Montrose Elementary School of Innov in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Buffalo Senior
Buffalo Senior High
1,681 students
- Buffalo Commun
Buffalo Community Middle
1,160 students
- Northwinds Ele 419
Northwinds Elementary
419 students
- Tatanka Elemen 393
Tatanka Elementary Stem School
393 students
- Hanover Elemen 368
Hanover Elementary
368 students
- This school 363
Montrose Elementary School of Innov
363 students
What this shows Montrose Elementary School of Innov reports 363 students on the CCD universe file.
How Montrose Elementary School of Innov compares
Montrose Elementary School of Innov 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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.3% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 363 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
363
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 50% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.6%
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
$13,682
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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
2
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.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.0%
African American 3.9%
Asian 2.5%
Two or More 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.6, Montrose Elementary School of Innov is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools reports $13,682 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Montrose Elementary School of Innov Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buffalo Community Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Northwinds Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tatanka Elementary Stem School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hanover Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Montrose Elementary School of Innov's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,160
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 419
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 393
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 368
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide other 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 (~363 students)
Frequently asked questions about Montrose Elementary School of Innov
How many students attend Montrose Elementary School of Innov?
Montrose Elementary School of Innov has 363 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montrose, MN. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 357 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Montrose Elementary School of Innov?
The student-teacher ratio at Montrose Elementary School of Innov is 14.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Montrose Elementary School of Innov?
35.3% of students at Montrose Elementary School of Innov are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Montrose Elementary School of Innov?
The largest demographic group at Montrose Elementary School of Innov is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Montrose, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Montrose Elementary School of Innov?
Montrose Elementary School of Innov has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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).
What other schools are in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools?
Besides Montrose Elementary School of Innov, Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools also operates Buffalo Senior High (1,681 students), Buffalo Community Middle (1,160 students), and Northwinds Elementary (419 students). See the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools district page for the complete list.