Enrollment
240
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
33.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
7.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-54% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
94.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+120% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hennepin Schools Lower Campus compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 240 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 7.3:1, Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is leaner than roughly 90% of Minnesota schools and 54% under the state's 15.8:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need is high: 94.1% of students qualify for free meals, 120% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 240 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 48 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #18.
Its student body is led by African American (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 39/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 31.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hennepin Schools spends $18,397 per pupil, 20% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Hennepin Schools, also runs Hennepin Schools Upper Campus (207 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 Hennepin Schools Lower Campus compares
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,397
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hennepin Schools, which includes Hennepin Schools Lower Campus.
$18,397
Per student
+20%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 4.3%
State 80.2%
Federal 15.5%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 207
- Students per teacher
- 29.6:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
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 (~240 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Hennepin Schools Lower Campus a good school?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of 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 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.
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