Enrollment
807
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270009601892 Charter school
Athlos Leadership Academy — Brooklyn Park, MN
Federal NCES profile for Athlos Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 30/100.
👥 Class size 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
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 Leadership Academy · 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)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Athlos Leadership Academy 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 Leadership Academy reports 807 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 47.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.6:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 11% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 54% above the Minnesota average and 28% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.6% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Athlos Leadership Academy spends $15,635 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.6% from local sources (property taxes), 81.1% from the state, and 17.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 Leadership Academy 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 | 17.6:1 | ▲ 11% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 54% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 91% | — | — |
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
66.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 54% 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
17.6:1
students per teacher
— 11% above state mean
Top 74% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 26% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$15,635
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
83
in-school suspensions + 51 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 807 Top 91% in Minnesota — larger than 9% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 47.0
Students per teacher 17.6:1 +11% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.1% +54% vs state
NCES ID 270009601892
Student demographics
African American 71.6%
Two or More 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
White 4.3%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 71.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.6%
In-school suspensions 83
Out-of-school suspensions 51
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athlos Leadership Academy, which includes Athlos Leadership Academy.
$15,635
Per student
-26%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 81.1%
Federal 17.3%
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.
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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 Leadership Academy
How many students attend Athlos Leadership Academy?
Athlos Leadership Academy has 807 students enrolled. It is a other school in BROOKLYN PARK, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athlos Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Athlos Leadership Academy is 17.6:1, which is 11% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Athlos Leadership Academy?
66.1% of students at Athlos Leadership Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Athlos Leadership Academy?
The largest demographic group at Athlos Leadership Academy is African American at 71.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN PARK, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athlos Leadership Academy?
Athlos Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.