- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Center, MN
Insight School of Minnesota
Federal NCES profile for Insight School of Minnesota, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 19/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270624004306
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Insight School of Minnesota earns 19/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #9 of 9
- schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 19
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Insight School of Minnesota has class sizes larger than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Insight School of Minnesota ranks #9 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Brooklyn Center School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270624004306 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+34 students YoY
Insight School of Minnesota grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+34 students YoY 270624004306 · Brooklyn Center, MN Other · MID · TRAD
509 enr · 23.1:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 19
Nearest enrollment peer: Brooklyn Center Elementary School (708 students)
Insight School of Minnesota grew from 366 students in 2022-23 to 400 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE lost 22.4 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Insight School of Minnesota in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center Elementary School
708 students
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center High School
539 students
- This school
Insight School of Minnesota
509 students
- Brooklyn Cente
Brooklyn Center Middle School
334 students
- Brooklyn Cente 60
Brooklyn Center Early College Acad
60 students
- Brooklyn Cente 58
Brooklyn Center Independent Study
58 students
What this shows Insight School of Minnesota reports 509 students on the CCD universe file.
How Insight School of Minnesota compares
Insight School of Minnesota 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 | 23.1:1 | ▲ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▲ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 509 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.1:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
509
Bigger than 63% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.1:1
students per teacher
- 46% above state mean
Top 90% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$19,801
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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
White 55.2%
African American 17.9%
Hispanic or Latino 14.1%
Two or More 7.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.1%
Asian 1.8%
Largest group: White at 55.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Insight School of Minnesota is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Brooklyn Center School District reports $19,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Insight School of Minnesota Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Center Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Early College Acad | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Brooklyn Center Independent Study | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Insight School of Minnesota's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 60
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- -
Nationwide other 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 (~509 students)
Frequently asked questions about Insight School of Minnesota
How many students attend Insight School of Minnesota?
Insight School of Minnesota has 509 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 366 (2022-23) → 400 (2023-24), up 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Minnesota?
The student-teacher ratio at Insight School of Minnesota is 23.1:1, which is 46% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 47% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Insight School of Minnesota?
56.0% of students at Insight School of Minnesota are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Insight School of Minnesota?
The largest demographic group at Insight School of Minnesota is White at 55.2% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Insight School of Minnesota?
Insight School of Minnesota has a Resource Investment Index of 19/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Insight School of Minnesota rank among schools in Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Insight School of Minnesota ranks #9 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Brooklyn Center School District?
Besides Insight School of Minnesota, Brooklyn Center School District also operates Brooklyn Center Elementary School (708 students), Brooklyn Center High School (539 students), and Brooklyn Center Middle School (334 students). See the Brooklyn Center School District district page for the complete list.