- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Banaadir Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Banaadir Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270011704989Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 93
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Banaadir Elementary earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 95.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Banaadir Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Banaadir Elementary ranks #2 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011704989 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Banaadir Elementary held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270011704989 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
149 enr · 7.5:1 · 95.3% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students)
Banaadir Elementary held near 128 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 20.8 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Banaadir Elementary 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
- This school 149
Banaadir Elementary
149 students
- Banaadir Secon 125
Banaadir Secondary
125 students
What this shows Banaadir Elementary reports 149 students on the CCD universe file.
How Banaadir Elementary compares
Banaadir Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.5:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 95.3% | ▲ 123% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 149 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.5:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
149
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
95.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 123% 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
7.5:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 95.3%
White 1.3%
Hispanic or Latino 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 95.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.1, Banaadir Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
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 Elementary 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Secondary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Banaadir Elementary'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
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~149 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Banaadir Elementary
How many students attend Banaadir Elementary?
Banaadir Elementary has 149 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 128 (2022-23) → 128 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Banaadir Elementary is 7.5:1, which is 53% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Elementary?
95.3% of students at Banaadir Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Banaadir Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Banaadir Elementary is African American at 95.3% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Banaadir Elementary?
Banaadir Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Banaadir Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Banaadir Elementary ranks #2 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 Elementary, 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.