Prodeo Academy

COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, Minnesota — 6 schools

961
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$19,970
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Prodeo Academy operates 6 public schools serving 961 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 4 elementary, 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,116 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Anoka County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $19,970 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 7.6% local, 74.8% state, and 17.6% 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 — 69/100, ranked #73 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 167:1 student-counselor ratio that meets the ASCA-recommended benchmark, and 58.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 43.3% African American, 37.4% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle accounts for 26.1% of all Prodeo Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Prodeo 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.

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

Prodeo Academy school enrollment varies 2.5× across entities

Prodeo Academy school enrollment ranges from 116 students (lowest) to 291 students (highest), a spread of 175 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

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

Prodeo Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 79.8% 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.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

Prodeo Academy student-counselor ratio is 167:1 — low (typically associated with meeting or exceeding the American School Counselor Association (ASCA) recommended 250:1 benchmark, which correlates with stronger college and career counseling capacity)

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

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

Prodeo Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 58.8% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

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

Where does the funding come from?

17.6%
Federal
74.8%
State
7.6%
Local

Funding Equity

69
Equity Score
73 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Anoka 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 6 schools in Prodeo Academy.

White 3.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.3%
African American 43.3%
Asian 37.4%
Multiracial 1.1%
Other 0.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

167:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
58.8%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Prodeo Academy

School Enrollment
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
Charter
291
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary
Charter
227
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Charter
218
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary
Charter
133
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle
Charter
131
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Charter
116

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Prodeo Academy?

Prodeo Academy has 6 schools, including 4 elementary, 2 other. Total enrollment is 961 students.

How much does Prodeo Academy spend per student?

Prodeo Academy spends $19,970 per student. The district has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #73 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Prodeo Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Anoka County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Prodeo Academy?

Prodeo Academy students are 43.3% African American, 37.4% Asian, 14.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% White, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Prodeo Academy?

Prodeo Academy has an equity score of 69/100, ranking #73 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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