- Enrollment
- 246
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Little Canada, MN
Afsa K-8
Federal NCES profile for Afsa K-8, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270018604854Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 67
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Afsa K-8 earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Little Canada · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 49.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Afsa K-8 has class sizes smaller than 87% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Afsa K-8 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN.
School address
District: Afsa High School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018604854 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-102 students YoY
Afsa K-8 shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-41.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-102 students YoY 270018604854 · Little Canada, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
149 enr · 8.3:1 · 49.4% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Afsa High School (246 students)
Afsa K-8 shrank from 245 students in 2022-23 to 143 in 2023-24 (-41.6%). Teacher FTE lost 18.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Afsa K-8 compares
Afsa K-8 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.3:1 | ▼ 47% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.4% | ▲ 15% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.3:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 15% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.3:1
students per teacher
- 47% below state mean
Top 13% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
45.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 149 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.0%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 12.8%
Asian 9.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
Largest group: White at 47.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.2, Afsa K-8 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Afsa High School reports $15,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Afsa K-8 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Afsa High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Afsa K-8's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~149 students)
Frequently asked questions about Afsa K-8
How many students attend Afsa K-8?
Afsa K-8 has 149 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Little Canada, MN. CCD year-over-year: 245 (2022-23) → 143 (2023-24), down 102.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Afsa K-8?
The student-teacher ratio at Afsa K-8 is 8.3:1, which is 47% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 47% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Afsa K-8?
49.4% of students at Afsa K-8 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Afsa K-8?
The largest demographic group at Afsa K-8 is White at 47.0% of enrollment, in Little Canada, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Afsa K-8?
Afsa K-8 has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Afsa K-8 rank among public schools in Little Canada?
By Resource Investment Index, Afsa K-8 ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Little Canada, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Little Canada on the city page.
What other schools are in Afsa High School?
Besides Afsa K-8, Afsa High School also operates Afsa High School (246 students). See the Afsa High School district page for the complete list.