How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Minnesota Virtual Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | SAINT PAUL, MN | ROSEVILLE, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | other |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | 561 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 36.7:1 | 15.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 56.2% | 53.4% |
| Charter School | Yes | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Minnesota Virtual Schools |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,698 | $13,698 |
| District | Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch | Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Minnesota Virtual Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.6% | 59.4% |
| African American | 15.1% | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.6% | 11.6% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 3.6% | 2.9% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 11.7% | 8.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 | Minnesota Virtual Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 508.5:1 | 187:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.0% | — |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.