Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crystal, MN
Beacon Academy
Federal NCES profile for Beacon Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
The verdict
Beacon Academy earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Crystal · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.4:1
- students per teacher
- 43.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Beacon Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Crystal, MN.
School address
NCES ID 270036604110 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-26 students YoY
Beacon Academy held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 46.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-26 students YoY 270036604110 · Crystal, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
524 enr · 15.4:1 · 43.9% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Marin Elementary (524 students)
Beacon Academy held near 521 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-26 headcount). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 46.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Beacon Academy compares
Beacon Academy 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 | 15.4:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 43.9% | ▲ 3% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 524 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Student demographics
Largest group: African American at 36.8% of enrollment.
Simpson diversity index - at 70.4, Beacon Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Beacon Academy reports $14,298 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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 (~524 students)
Frequently asked questions about Beacon Academy
How many students attend Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has 524 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crystal, MN. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 521 (2023-24), nearly flat (-26).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Beacon Academy is 15.4:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 2% 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 Beacon Academy?
43.9% of students at Beacon Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Beacon Academy?
The largest demographic group at Beacon Academy is African American at 36.8% of enrollment, in Crystal, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Beacon Academy?
Beacon Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Beacon Academy rank among public schools in Crystal?
By Resource Investment Index, Beacon Academy ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Crystal, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Crystal on the city page.
What other schools are in Beacon Academy?
None; Beacon Academy is a single-school charter district, and Beacon Academy is its only campus.