- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Isanti, MN
Art and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Art and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270039704766Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Art and Science Academy earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Isanti · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 28.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Art and Science Academy has class sizes smaller than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Art and Science Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Isanti, MN.
School address
District: Art and Science Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270039704766 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Art and Science Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 270039704766 · Isanti, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
171 enr · 10.7:1 · 28.6% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Art & Science Academy Middle School (125 students)
Art and Science Academy held near 198 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 16.8 → 12.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Art and Science Academy compares
Art and Science Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 28.6% | ▼ 33% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
28.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 33% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 32% below state mean
Top 21% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$11,602
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.1%
Two or More 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 1.8%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 80.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.5, Art and Science Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Art and Science Academy reports $11,602 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Art and Science Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art & Science Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Art and Science Academy'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 (~171 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Art and Science Academy
How many students attend Art and Science Academy?
Art and Science Academy has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Isanti, MN. CCD year-over-year: 206 (2022-23) → 198 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Art and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Art and Science Academy is 10.7:1, which is 32% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% 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 Art and Science Academy?
28.6% of students at Art and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Art and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Art and Science Academy is White at 80.1% of enrollment, in Isanti, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Art and Science Academy?
Art and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Art and Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Isanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Art and Science Academy ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Isanti, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Isanti on the city page.
What other schools are in Art and Science Academy?
Besides Art and Science Academy, Art and Science Academy also operates Art & Science Academy Middle School (125 students). See the Art and Science Academy district page for the complete list.