- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Banaadir Academy
Federal NCES profile for Banaadir Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270011703566Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 90
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banaadir Academy earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.5:1
- students per teacher
- 98.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Banaadir Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banaadir Academy ranks #6 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011703566 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Banaadir Academy shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-22.0%).
Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 4.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-11 students YoY 270011703566 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
50 enr · 12.5:1 · 98.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students)
Banaadir Academy shrank from 50 students in 2022-23 to 39 in 2023-24 (-22.0%). Teacher FTE added 4.4 → 4.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Banaadir Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Conn
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
3,536 students
- Minnesota Conn 1,017
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
1,017 students
- Minnesota Virt 561
Minnesota Virtual Schools
561 students
- Mts High Schoo 158
Mts High School
158 students
- Banaadir Eleme 149
Banaadir Elementary
149 students
- This school 50
Banaadir Academy
50 students
What this shows Banaadir Academy reports 50 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banaadir Academy compares
Banaadir Academy 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 | 98.0% | ▲ 129% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 50 | top 80% | - | - |
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.
50
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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.
Funding equity
$12,992
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 50 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Banaadir Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mts High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banaadir Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~50 students)
Frequently asked questions about Banaadir Academy
How many students attend Banaadir Academy?
Banaadir Academy has 50 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 50 (2022-23) → 39 (2023-24), down 11.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Academy 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 Banaadir Academy?
98.0% of students at Banaadir Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banaadir Academy?
Banaadir Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banaadir Academy rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Banaadir Academy ranks #6 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch?
Besides Banaadir Academy, Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students), Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 (1,017 students), and Minnesota Virtual Schools (561 students). See the Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch district page for the complete list.