- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Columbia Heights, MN
Columbia Academy
Federal NCES profile for Columbia Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270951000395
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Columbia Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 12
- public schools in Columbia Heights · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.9:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Columbia Academy has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Academy ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Columbia Heights, MN.
School address
District: Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270951000395 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+51 students YoY
Columbia Academy grew from 664 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (+7.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+51 students YoY 270951000395 · Columbia Heights, MN Middle · MID · TRAD
719 enr · 18.9:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Heights Senior High (1,141 students)
Columbia Academy grew from 664 students in 2022-23 to 715 in 2023-24 (+7.7%). Teacher FTE lost 38.4 → 36.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Columbia Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Senior High
1,141 students
- This school
Columbia Academy
719 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
568 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
534 students
- North Park Sch 433
North Park School for Innovation
433 students
- Early Childhoo 74
Early Childhood
74 students
What this shows Columbia Academy reports 719 students on the CCD universe file.
How Columbia Academy compares
Columbia Academy is a growing 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 | 18.9:1 | ▲ 20% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 719 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.9:1
Leaner classes than 20% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
719
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
18.9:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$15,617
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 56 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 54.9%
African American 24.6%
White 11.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.1, Columbia Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia Heights Public School Dist reports $15,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Columbia Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| North Park School for Innovation | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Columbia Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 433
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~719 students)
Frequently asked questions about Columbia Academy
How many students attend Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has 719 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Columbia Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 664 (2022-23) → 715 (2023-24), up 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Columbia Academy is 18.9:1, which is 20% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Columbia Academy?
68.8% of students at Columbia Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Columbia Academy?
The largest demographic group at Columbia Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 54.9% of enrollment, in Columbia Heights, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Columbia Academy?
Columbia Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Columbia Academy rank among public schools in Columbia Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Columbia Academy ranks #6 of 12 public schools in Columbia Heights, 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 Columbia Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Besides Columbia Academy, Columbia Heights Public School Dist also operates Columbia Heights Senior High (1,141 students), Valley View Elementary (568 students), and Highland Elementary (534 students). See the Columbia Heights Public School Dist district page for the complete list.