Enrollment
125
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Isanti, MN
Art & Science Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Art & Science Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270039705095Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Art & Science Academy Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Isanti · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 35.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Art & Science Academy Middle School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Art & Science Academy Middle School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Isanti, MN.
School address
District: Art and Science Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270039705095 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
10.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.5:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-21% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
35.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Art & Science Academy Middle School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Art & Science Academy Middle School
Art & Science Academy Middle School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Isanti, Minnesota, enrolling 125 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.5:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 35.1% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 125 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 185 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #161, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 25/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district, Art and Science Academy, also runs Art and Science Academy (171 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Art & Science Academy Middle School compares
Art & Science Academy Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.5:1 | ▼ 21% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.1% | ▼ 18% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 125 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.5:1
Leaner classes than 71% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
125
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
35.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
12.5:1
students per teacher
- 21% below state mean
Top 33% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
53.6%
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
$12,458
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
Two or More 6.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.7, Art & Science Academy Middle School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Art and Science Academy, which includes Art & Science Academy Middle School.
$12,458
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-25%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 3.4%
State 85.5%
Federal 11.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Art & Science Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Art and Science Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Art & Science Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~125 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.5:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Art & Science Academy Middle School
How many students attend Art & Science Academy Middle School?
Art & Science Academy Middle School has 125 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Isanti, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Art & Science Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Art & Science Academy Middle School is 12.5:1, which is 21% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% 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 & Science Academy Middle School?
35.1% of students at Art & Science Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Art & Science Academy Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Art & Science Academy Middle School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Isanti, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Art & Science Academy Middle School?
Art & Science Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Art & Science Academy Middle School rank among elementary schools in Isanti?
By Resource Investment Index, Art & Science Academy Middle School ranks #4 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.
Is Art & Science Academy Middle School a good school?
Art & Science Academy Middle School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Art and Science Academy?
Besides Art & Science Academy Middle School, Art and Science Academy also operates Art and Science Academy (171 students). See the Art and Science Academy district page for the complete list.
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