- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270028805141Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #32 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 24.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 71.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop has class sizes larger than 91% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop ranks #32 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Hiawatha Academies · Minnesota
NCES ID 270028805141 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+11.1%).
Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 270028805141 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
438 enr · 24.3:1 · 71.7% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiawatha Collegiate High School (744 students)
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop grew from 368 students in 2022-23 to 409 in 2023-24 (+11.1%). Teacher FTE added 18.9 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hiawatha Colle
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
744 students
- This school
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
438 students
- Hiawatha Leade
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop
404 students
- Hiawatha Colle 139
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
139 students
What this shows Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop reports 438 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop compares
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop 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 | 24.3:1 | ▲ 54% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.7% | ▲ 68% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 438 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.3:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
438
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% 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
24.3:1
students per teacher
- 54% above state mean
Top 91% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$18,398
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.5%
African American 5.5%
Two or More 1.1%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hiawatha Academies reports $18,398 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Collegiate High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 404
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 139
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~438 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
How many students attend Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop has 438 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 368 (2022-23) → 409 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is 24.3:1, which is 54% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 55% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
71.7% of students at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop is Hispanic or Latino at 92.5% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop?
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop 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 Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop ranks #32 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 Hiawatha Academies?
Besides Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop, Hiawatha Academies also operates Hiawatha Collegiate High School (744 students), Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop (404 students), and Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield (139 students). See the Hiawatha Academies district page for the complete list.