Enrollment
641
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Savage, MN
Aspen Academy
Federal NCES profile for Aspen Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270031104282Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Aspen Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Savage · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 18.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Aspen Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Savage, MN.
School address
District: Aspen Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270031104282 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.9:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-57% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Aspen Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Aspen Academy
Aspen Academy is a lower-poverty, large charter elementary school in Savage, Minnesota, enrolling 641 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.9:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.5% free-meal eligibility runs 57% below the Minnesota average.
Enrollment of 641 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 401 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #312, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (47%) and African American (27%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 641 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
17.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Aspen Academy spends $9,547 per pupil, 37% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Aspen Academy is a single-school charter district, so Aspen Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Aspen Academy compares
Aspen Academy on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.5% | ▼ 57% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 641 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
641
Bigger than 76% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 57% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$9,547
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 641 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 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 46.6%
African American 26.7%
Asian 13.4%
Two or More 7.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.6, Aspen Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Aspen Academy, which includes Aspen Academy.
$9,547
Per student
-37%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 2.9%
State 88.1%
Federal 9.0%
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.
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 (~641 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.9:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Aspen Academy
How many students attend Aspen Academy?
Aspen Academy has 641 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Savage, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Aspen Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Aspen Academy is 18.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Aspen Academy?
18.5% of students at Aspen Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Aspen Academy?
The largest demographic group at Aspen Academy is White at 46.6% of enrollment, in Savage, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Aspen Academy?
Aspen Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Aspen Academy rank among elementary schools in Savage?
By Resource Investment Index, Aspen Academy ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Savage, 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 Savage on the city page.
Is Aspen Academy a good school?
Aspen Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. 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 Aspen Academy?
None; Aspen Academy is a single-school charter district, and Aspen Academy is its only campus.
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