Enrollment
219
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hutchinson, MN
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Federal NCES profile for New Discoveries Montessori Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270027703616Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Discoveries Montessori Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Hutchinson · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 62.9%
- free-lunch eligible
New Discoveries Montessori Academy has class sizes smaller than 83% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Discoveries Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hutchinson, MN.
School address
District: New Discoveries Montessori Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270027703616 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-40% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
62.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Discoveries Montessori Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at New Discoveries Montessori Academy
New Discoveries Montessori Academy is a higher-need, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Hutchinson, Minnesota, enrolling 219 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 9.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 62.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 219 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 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #84, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 30/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding New Discoveries Montessori Academy spends $23,592 per pupil, 54% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, so New Discoveries Montessori Academy 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 New Discoveries Montessori Academy compares
New Discoveries Montessori Academy on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.5:1 | ▼ 40% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.9% | ▲ 47% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 219 | top 55% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
219
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
62.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 17% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$23,592
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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 83.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 0.9%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.6, New Discoveries Montessori Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Discoveries Montessori Academy, which includes New Discoveries Montessori Academy.
$23,592
Per student
+54%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.2%
State 86.1%
Federal 11.7%
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 (~219 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about New Discoveries Montessori Academy
How many students attend New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy has 219 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hutchinson, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Discoveries Montessori Academy is 9.5:1, which is 40% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 39% 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 New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
62.9% of students at New Discoveries Montessori Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
The largest demographic group at New Discoveries Montessori Academy is White at 83.1% of enrollment, in Hutchinson, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 New Discoveries Montessori Academy rank among schools in Hutchinson?
By Resource Investment Index, New Discoveries Montessori Academy ranks #2 of 4 schools in Hutchinson, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hutchinson on the city page.
Is New Discoveries Montessori Academy a good school?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 83% 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 New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
None; New Discoveries Montessori Academy is a single-school charter district, and New Discoveries Montessori Academy is its only campus.
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