Enrollment
260
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270043004959 Charter school
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud — Saint Cloud, MN
Federal NCES profile for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+83% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud reports 260 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 33.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 15% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 78.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 83% above the Minnesota average and 52% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 260 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 50.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud spends $16,970 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.8% from local sources (property taxes), 78.8% from the state, and 20.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 83% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 260 | top 50% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 83% 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
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 15% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
50.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,970
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 260 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 152 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 260 Top 50% in Minnesota — larger than 50% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 33.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 78.5% +83% vs state
NCES ID 270043004959
Student demographics
African American 51.2%
White 22.7%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Two or More 8.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 51.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 260:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 50.8%
In-school suspensions 8
Out-of-school suspensions 152
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud, which includes Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud.
$16,970
Per student
-20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.8%
State 78.8%
Federal 20.4%
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 in Saint Cloud
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Lincoln Elementary
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Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
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Success Academy Saint Cloud
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud
How many students attend Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud has 260 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in SAINT CLOUD, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?
The student-teacher ratio at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?
78.5% of students at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?
The largest demographic group at Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud is African American at 51.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAINT CLOUD, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud?
Athlos Academy of Saint Cloud has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.