- Enrollment
- 134
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
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 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270046805435Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Gentry Academy Middle earns 43/100 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
- 43
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Gentry Academy Middle held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270046805435 · Vadnais Heights, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
195 enr · 16.3:1 · 4.3% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Gentry Academy High (134 students)
Gentry Academy Middle held near 192 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 12.0 → 9.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Gentry Academy Middle compares
Gentry Academy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$10,545
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.
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.
District finance for Gentry Academy Charter School reports $10,545 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~195 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 188 (2022-23) → 192 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
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.
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.