- Enrollment
- 21
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Water Lily Montessori
Federal NCES profile for Water Lily Montessori, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270044605234Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 88
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Water Lily Montessori earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in Minnesota.
- #6 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 33.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Water Lily Montessori has class sizes smaller than 98% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Water Lily Montessori ranks #6 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270044605234 Verify on NCES CCD record →
NCES CCD universe card
School universe 270044605234 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
3 enr · 3:1 · 33.3% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Cosmos Montessori (21 students)
Resource Investment Index #6 of 86 schools in Saint Paul. NCES Common Core of Data stamps for this campus. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Water Lily Montessori in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cosmos Montess
Cosmos Montessori
21 students
- This school 3
Water Lily Montessori
3 students
- Lirio Montesso 3
Lirio Montessori
3 students
What this shows Water Lily Montessori reports 3 students on the CCD universe file.
How Water Lily Montessori compares
Water Lily Montessori on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 3:1 | ▼ 81% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.3% | ▼ 22% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 3 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
3:1
Leaner classes than 99% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
3
Bigger than 0% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
33.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
3:1
students per teacher
- 81% below state mean
Top 2% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 98% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$12,640
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
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.
Student demographics
Asian 66.7%
Hispanic or Latino 33.3%
Largest group: Asian at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 44.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 44.4, Water Lily Montessori is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch, which includes Water Lily Montessori.
$12,640
Per student
-21%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,919
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $17,658
Revenue mix
Local 54.3%
State 32.4%
Federal 13.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2022-23 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Water Lily Montessori Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cosmos Montessori | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lirio Montessori | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Water Lily Montessori's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3
- Students per teacher
- 3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~3 students)
Frequently asked questions about Water Lily Montessori
How many students attend Water Lily Montessori?
Water Lily Montessori has 3 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Water Lily Montessori?
The student-teacher ratio at Water Lily Montessori is 3:1, which is 81% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 81% 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 Water Lily Montessori?
33.3% of students at Water Lily Montessori are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Water Lily Montessori?
The largest demographic group at Water Lily Montessori is Asian at 66.7% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Water Lily Montessori?
Water Lily Montessori has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. 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 Water Lily Montessori rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Water Lily Montessori ranks #6 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch?
Besides Water Lily Montessori, Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch also operates Cosmos Montessori (21 students) and Lirio Montessori (3 students). See the Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch district page for the complete list.
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