- Enrollment
- 240
- Students per teacher
- 7.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+62 students YoY
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+47.0%).
Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+62 students YoY 270033505203 · Minneapolis, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
207 enr · 29.6:1 · 97.0% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hennepin Schools Lower Campus (240 students)
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus grew from 132 students in 2022-23 to 194 in 2023-24 (+47.0%). Teacher FTE added 8.0 → 11.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Hennepin Schools Upper Campus compares
Hennepin Schools Upper Campus is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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
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 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~207 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 194 (2023-24), up 62.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.