Nova Classical Academy

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — 2 schools

1,030
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$11,944
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Nova Classical Academy operates 2 public schools serving 1,030 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,041 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 $11,944 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 5.9% local, 89.9% state, and 4.2% 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 — 30/100, ranked #340 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 2 schools offering Advanced Placement (11 AP courses district-wide), a 520.5:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.2% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 54.7% White, 15.0% African American, 13.6% Asian across the district's schools.

Nova Classical Academy Upper School accounts for 53.4% of all Nova Classical Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Nova Classical Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Nova Classical Academy student-counselor ratio is 521:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Nova Classical Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 8.2% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

4.2%
Federal
89.9%
State
5.9%
Local

Funding Equity

30
Equity Score
340 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ramsey County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Nova Classical Academy.

White 54.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
African American 15.0%
Asian 13.6%
Multiracial 8.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 2
Schools with AP
11 AP courses total
520.5:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.2%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Nova Classical Academy

School Enrollment
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Charter
556
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Charter
485

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Nova Classical Academy?

Nova Classical Academy has 2 schools, including 1 other, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,030 students.

How much does Nova Classical Academy spend per student?

Nova Classical Academy spends $11,944 per student. The district has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #340 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Nova Classical 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 Nova Classical Academy?

Nova Classical Academy students are 54.7% White, 15.0% African American, 13.6% Asian, 8.4% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Nova Classical Academy?

Nova Classical Academy has an equity score of 30/100, ranking #340 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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