- Enrollment
- 194
- Students per teacher
- 38.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, MN
Fit Academy
Federal NCES profile for Fit Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270042504902Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Fit Academy earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 33.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Fit Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Fit Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Fit Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042504902 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Fit Academy shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-19.2%).
Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 270042504902 · Apple Valley, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
264 enr · 15.5:1 · 33.1% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Fit Academy High School (194 students)
Fit Academy shrank from 308 students in 2022-23 to 249 in 2023-24 (-19.2%). Teacher FTE added 17.3 → 22.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Fit Academy compares
Fit Academy is a shrinking 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 33.1% | ▼ 23% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 264 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
264
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
33.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 58% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$11,734
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
24
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 23.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
African American 26.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Fit Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Fit Academy reports $11,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Fit Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fit Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Fit 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 (~264 students)
Frequently asked questions about Fit Academy
How many students attend Fit Academy?
Fit Academy has 264 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 308 (2022-23) → 249 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fit Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Fit Academy is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Fit Academy?
33.1% of students at Fit Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Fit Academy?
The largest demographic group at Fit Academy is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Fit Academy?
Fit Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (typical 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 Fit Academy rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Fit Academy ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Apple Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Fit Academy?
Besides Fit Academy, Fit Academy also operates Fit Academy High School (194 students). See the Fit Academy district page for the complete list.