- Enrollment
- 167
- Students per teacher
- 83.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary
Federal NCES profile for Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270019003143Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 78
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 5.5:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 74.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary ranks #11 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Friendship Academy of the Arts · Minnesota
NCES ID 270019003143 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-15 students YoY 270019003143 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
44 enr · 5.5:1 · 74.1% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm (167 students)
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary shrank from 116 students in 2022-23 to 101 in 2023-24 (-12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 8.0 → 4.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary compares
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary 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 | 5.5:1 | ▼ 65% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 74.1% | ▲ 73% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.5:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
74.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% 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
5.5:1
students per teacher
- 65% below state mean
Top 7% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
79.5%
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
$16,416
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 44 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.7%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
Largest group: African American at 97.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.5, Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Friendship Academy of the Arts reports $16,416 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary'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 (~44 students)
Frequently asked questions about Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary
How many students attend Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary?
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary has 44 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 116 (2022-23) → 101 (2023-24), down 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is 5.5:1, which is 65% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 65% 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 Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary?
74.1% of students at Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary?
The largest demographic group at Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary is African American at 97.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary?
Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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).
How does Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary ranks #11 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Friendship Academy of the Arts?
Besides Friendship Academy of Arts-Primary, Friendship Academy of the Arts also operates Friendship Academy of Arts - Interm (167 students). See the Friendship Academy of the Arts district page for the complete list.