Enrollment
207
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Minneapolis, MN
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus
Federal NCES profile for Hennepin Schools Upper Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270033505203Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 14
- middle schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.6:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 97.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus has class sizes larger than 95% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hennepin Schools Upper Campus ranks #6 of 14 middle schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Hennepin Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270033505203 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
29.6:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+87% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
97.0%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+127% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hennepin Schools Upper Campus compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter middle school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 207 students.
Class loads run heavy: 29.6:1 is larger than about 95% of Minnesota schools and 87% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 97.0% of students qualify for free meals, 127% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 207 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 38 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #28, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (74%) and Hispanic or Latino (18%) (diversity index 41/100).
13.0% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
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 Lower Campus (240 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 Upper Campus compares
Hennepin Schools Upper 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 | 29.6:1 | ▲ 87% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 97.0% | ▲ 127% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 207 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.6:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
207
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
97.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 127% 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
29.6:1
students per teacher
- 87% above state mean
Top 95% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 74.4%
Hispanic or Latino 17.9%
Asian 7.2%
White 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 74.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.9, Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hennepin Schools, which includes Hennepin Schools Upper 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 Upper Campus Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hennepin Schools Lower Campus | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hennepin Schools Upper Campus's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Similar middle 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 (~207 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Hennepin Schools Upper Campus
How many students attend Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus has 207 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is 29.6:1, which is 87% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 89% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?
97.0% of students at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?
The largest demographic group at Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is African American at 74.4% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hennepin Schools Upper Campus?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Upper Campus rank among middle schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hennepin Schools Upper Campus ranks #6 of 14 middle 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 middle schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
Is Hennepin Schools Upper Campus a good school?
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% 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 Upper Campus, Hennepin Schools also operates Hennepin Schools Lower Campus (240 students). See the Hennepin Schools district page for the complete list.
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