STEP Academy operates 3 public schools serving 703 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 elementary, 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 751 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 $15,837 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 0.3% local, 76.9% state, and 22.9% 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 — 53/100, ranked #185 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
and 18.8% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 99.1% African American, 0.4% White, 0.1% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.
Step Academy Charter School accounts for 48.7% of all STEP Academy student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means STEP 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.
STEP Academy school enrollment varies 2.1× across entities
STEP Academy school enrollment ranges from 171 students (lowest) to 366 students (highest), a spread of 195 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.
STEP Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 65.8% 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 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.
STEP Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 18.8% — 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 STEP Academy is typically wider than the STEP Academy-aggregate figure suggests.
STEP Academy has 3 schools, including 1 other, 2 elementary. Total enrollment is 703 students.
How much does STEP Academy spend per student?
STEP Academy spends $15,837 per student. The district has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #185 in Minnesota.
What is the average rent near STEP 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 STEP Academy?
STEP Academy students are 99.1% African American, 0.4% White, 0.1% Hispanic or Latino, 0.1% Asian, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for STEP Academy?
STEP Academy has an equity score of 53/100, ranking #185 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.