- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Art & Science Academy Middle School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 270039705095 · Isanti, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
125 enr · 12.5:1 · 35.1% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Art and Science Academy (171 students)
Art & Science Academy Middle School shrank from 131 students in 2022-23 to 117 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 10.8 → 10.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Art & Science Academy Middle School compares
Art & Science Academy Middle School 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 | 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 & 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
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 (~125 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 131 (2022-23) → 117 (2023-24), down 14.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.