- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Federal NCES profile for Hennepin Schools Lower Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270033504554Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 71
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 22
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #20 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.3:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 94.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hennepin Schools Lower Campus ranks #20 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Hennepin Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270033504554 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270033504554 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
240 enr · 7.3:1 · 94.1% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Hennepin Schools Upper Campus (207 students)
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus held near 258 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 33.0 → 23.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Hennepin Schools Lower Campus compares
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus 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 | 7.3:1 | ▼ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 94.1% | ▲ 120% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 240 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.3:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
240
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
94.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 120% 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
7.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
31.3%
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
$20,848
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 75.8%
Hispanic or Latino 17.5%
Asian 6.7%
Largest group: African American at 75.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.0, Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hennepin Schools reports $20,848 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hennepin Schools Lower Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Schools Upper Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hennepin Schools Lower Campus'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 (~240 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
How many students attend Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus has 240 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 255 (2022-23) → 258 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is 7.3:1, which is 54% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 54% 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 Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
94.1% of students at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
The largest demographic group at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is African American at 75.8% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 Hennepin Schools Lower Campus rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hennepin Schools Lower Campus ranks #20 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 Hennepin Schools?
Besides Hennepin Schools Lower Campus, Hennepin Schools also operates Hennepin Schools Upper Campus (207 students). See the Hennepin Schools district page for the complete list.