Enrollment
249
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270048105567 Charter school
Bultum Academy — Columbia Heights, MN
Federal NCES profile for Bultum Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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: Bultum Academy Charter School · 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)
2.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
78.5:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+394% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
87.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+104% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bultum 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
Bultum Academy reports 249 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 2.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 78.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 394% 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 394% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 87.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 104% above the Minnesota average and 69% above the national baseline.
Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Bultum 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 | 78.5:1 | ▲ 394% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.3% | ▲ 104% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 249 | top 49% | — | — |
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
87.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 104% 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
78.5:1
students per teacher
— 394% above state mean
Top 100% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Overview
Enrollment 249 Top 49% in Minnesota — larger than 51% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 2.0
Students per teacher 78.5:1 +394% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 87.3% +104% vs state
NCES ID 270048105567
Student demographics
African American 96.0%
White 4.0%
Largest group: African American at 96.0% of enrollment.
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Frequently asked questions about Bultum Academy
How many students attend Bultum Academy?
Bultum Academy has 249 students enrolled. It is a other school in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bultum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bultum Academy is 78.5:1, which is 394% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 394% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bultum Academy?
87.3% of students at Bultum Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bultum Academy?
The largest demographic group at Bultum Academy is African American at 96.0%. The school serves a student body in COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bultum Academy?
Bultum Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.