- Enrollment
- 22
- Students per teacher
- 4.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cologne, MN
Cologne Academy
Federal NCES profile for Cologne Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270031904320Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cologne Academy earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 13.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 679
- students enrolled
Cologne Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Cologne Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270031904320 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Cologne Academy held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 54.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 270031904320 · Cologne, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
679 enr · 13.1:1 · 13.2% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Cologne Academy Online (22 students)
Cologne Academy held near 665 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 52.1 → 54.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Cologne Academy compares
Cologne 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 | 13.1:1 | ▼ 17% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 13.2% | ▼ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 679 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
679
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
13.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 38% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.8%
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
$13,102
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 679 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 69.8%
Asian 19.4%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Two or More 4.1%
African American 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 69.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.1, Cologne Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Cologne Academy reports $13,102 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cologne Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cologne Academy Online | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cologne Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~679 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cologne Academy
How many students attend Cologne Academy?
Cologne Academy has 679 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cologne, MN. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 665 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cologne Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Cologne Academy is 13.1:1, which is 17% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Cologne Academy?
13.2% of students at Cologne Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cologne Academy?
The largest demographic group at Cologne Academy is White at 69.8% of enrollment, in Cologne, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cologne Academy?
Cologne Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower 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).
What other schools are in Cologne Academy?
Besides Cologne Academy, Cologne Academy also operates Cologne Academy Online (22 students). See the Cologne Academy district page for the complete list.