North Metro Flex Academy operates 2 public schools serving 215 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 elementary, 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 190 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,522 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.7% local, 79.2% state, and 19.1% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 78/100, ranked #35 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 24.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 38.3% African American, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% White across the district's schools.
North Metro Flex Academy accounts for 76.8% of all North Metro Flex Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means North Metro Flex Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
North Metro Flex Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 76.0% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch
free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility — including this one — receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.
North Metro Flex Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 24.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Metro Flex Academy is typically wider than the North Metro Flex Academy-aggregate figure suggests.
North Metro Flex Academy has 2 schools, including 1 elementary, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 215 students.
How much does North Metro Flex Academy spend per student?
North Metro Flex Academy spends $17,522 per student. The district has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #35 in Minnesota.
What is the average rent near North Metro Flex Academy?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ramsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of North Metro Flex Academy?
North Metro Flex Academy students are 38.3% African American, 24.1% Hispanic or Latino, 22.9% White, 4.7% Asian, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for North Metro Flex Academy?
North Metro Flex Academy has an equity score of 78/100, ranking #35 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.