Enrollment
807
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Park, MN
Athlos Leadership Academy
Federal NCES profile for Athlos Leadership Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270009601892Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Athlos Leadership Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 13
- schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.2:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 66.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Athlos Leadership Academy has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Athlos Leadership Academy ranks #9 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Athlos Leadership Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270009601892 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% 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
What stands out at Athlos Leadership Academy
Athlos Leadership Academy is a higher-need, large charter combined-grade school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 807 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 66.1% of students eligible for free meals.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Minnesota, bigger than 91% of state schools at 807 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 88 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #59.
Its student body is led by African American (72%) and Two or More (14%) (diversity index 46/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 17.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Athlos Leadership Academy is a single-school charter district, so Athlos Leadership 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 Athlos Leadership Academy compares
Athlos Leadership 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 | 17.2:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.1% | ▲ 54% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 807 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.2:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
807
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
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
17.2:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.6%
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
$12,552
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
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
- 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
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.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Athlos Leadership Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Athlos Leadership Academy, which includes Athlos Leadership Academy.
$12,552
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
Similar other 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 (~807 students)
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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 public school in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Athlos Leadership Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Athlos Leadership Academy is 17.2:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Athlos Leadership Academy?
Athlos Leadership Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (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 Athlos Leadership Academy rank among schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Athlos Leadership Academy ranks #9 of 13 schools in Brooklyn Park, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn Park on the city page.
Is Athlos Leadership Academy a good school?
Athlos Leadership Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of 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 Athlos Leadership Academy?
None; Athlos Leadership Academy is a single-school charter district, and Athlos Leadership Academy is its only campus.
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