Twin Cities Academy

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — 1 schools

512
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$20,717
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Twin Cities Academy operates 1 public schools serving 512 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 547 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 $20,717 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 2.1% local, 84.2% state, and 13.7% 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 — 84/100, ranked #20 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (10 AP courses district-wide), a 547:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 41.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.7% African American, 18.1% Asian across the district's schools.

Twin Cities Academy accounts for 100.0% of all Twin Cities Academy student enrollment

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

Twin Cities Academy has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 57.8% 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.

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

Twin Cities Academy student-counselor ratio is 547:1 — 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

Twin Cities Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 41.5% — 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?

13.7%
Federal
84.2%
State
2.1%
Local

Funding Equity

84
Equity Score
20 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores well on funding equity, with balanced funding sources and good resource allocation.

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 1 schools in Twin Cities Academy.

White 15.0%
Hispanic or Latino 32.4%
African American 28.7%
Asian 18.1%
Multiracial 5.7%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
10 AP courses total
547:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
41.5%
Chronically Absent

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

Schools in Twin Cities Academy

School Enrollment
Twin Cities Academy
Charter
547

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Twin Cities Academy?

Twin Cities Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 512 students.

How much does Twin Cities Academy spend per student?

Twin Cities Academy spends $20,717 per student. The district has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #20 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near Twin Cities 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 Twin Cities Academy?

Twin Cities Academy students are 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 28.7% African American, 18.1% Asian, 15.0% White, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Twin Cities Academy?

Twin Cities Academy has an equity score of 84/100, ranking #20 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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