- Enrollment
- 744
- Students per teacher
- 27.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop
Federal NCES profile for Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270028804669Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #25 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 78.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop ranks #25 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Hiawatha Academies · Minnesota
NCES ID 270028804669 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 270028804669 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
404 enr · 13:1 · 78.5% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Hiawatha Collegiate High School (744 students)
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop held near 412 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 31.6 → 43.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hiawatha Colle
Hiawatha Collegiate High School
744 students
- Hiawatha Colle
Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop
438 students
- This school
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop
404 students
- Hiawatha Colle 139
Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield
139 students
What this shows Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop reports 404 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop compares
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop 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 | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.5% | ▲ 83% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 404 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
404
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 83% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.0%
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
$18,398
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
9
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 91.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 0.7%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.6, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-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 Leadership Acdy-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 College Prep - Northrop | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 438
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- 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 (~404 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop
How many students attend Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop has 404 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 409 (2022-23) → 412 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop?
The student-teacher ratio at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop?
78.5% of students at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop?
The largest demographic group at Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop is Hispanic or Latino at 91.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop?
Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Leadership Acdy-Northrop rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop ranks #25 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 Leadership Acdy-Northrop, Hiawatha Academies also operates Hiawatha Collegiate High School (744 students), Hiawatha College Prep - Northrop (438 students), and Hiawatha College Prep - Kingfield (139 students). See the Hiawatha Academies district page for the complete list.