Enrollment
195
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vadnais Heights, MN
Gentry Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Gentry Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270046805435Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry Academy Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Vadnais Heights · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 4.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Gentry Academy Middle has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Academy Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vadnais Heights, MN.
School address
District: Gentry Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270046805435 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
12.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
4.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-90% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Gentry Academy Middle compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Gentry Academy Middle
Gentry Academy Middle is a lower-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, enrolling 195 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 4.3% free-meal eligibility runs 90% below the Minnesota average.
With 195 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 32 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #15.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 16/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 19.5% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
The surrounding Gentry Academy Charter School spends $11,409 per pupil, 25% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district, Gentry Academy Charter School, also runs Gentry Academy High (134 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Gentry Academy Middle compares
Gentry Academy Middle on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.3% | ▼ 90% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 195 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
195
Bigger than 19% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
4.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 90% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,409
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 91.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.6%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 0.5%
Largest group: White at 91.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 16.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 16.3, Gentry Academy Middle is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Gentry Academy Charter School, which includes Gentry Academy Middle.
$11,409
Per student
-25%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 29.2%
State 69.2%
Federal 1.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Gentry Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gentry Academy High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Gentry Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~195 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Gentry Academy Middle
How many students attend Gentry Academy Middle?
Gentry Academy Middle has 195 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vadnais Heights, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Gentry Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Gentry Academy Middle is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Gentry Academy Middle?
4.3% of students at Gentry Academy Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Gentry Academy Middle?
The largest demographic group at Gentry Academy Middle is White at 91.3% of enrollment, in Vadnais Heights, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Gentry Academy Middle?
Gentry Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Gentry Academy Middle rank among public schools in Vadnais Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Gentry Academy Middle ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Vadnais 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 Vadnais Heights on the city page.
Is Gentry Academy Middle a good school?
Gentry Academy Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Gentry Academy Charter School?
Besides Gentry Academy Middle, Gentry Academy Charter School also operates Gentry Academy High (134 students). See the Gentry Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.
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