- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chaska, MN
Kinder Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kinder Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270819000393
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kinder Academy earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 11.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Kinder Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819000393 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Kinder Academy shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-18.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 3.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-10 students YoY 270819000393 · Chaska, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
49 enr · 12.3:1 · 11.3% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
Kinder Academy shrank from 53 students in 2022-23 to 43 in 2023-24 (-18.9%). Teacher FTE lost 4.3 → 3.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kinder Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Chaska High Sc
Chaska High School
1,495 students
- Chanhassen Hig
Chanhassen High School
1,385 students
- Carver Element
Carver Elementary School
782 students
- Victoria Eleme
Victoria Elementary
670 students
- Clover Ridge E
Clover Ridge Elementary
632 students
- This school 49
Kinder Academy
49 students
What this shows Kinder Academy reports 49 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kinder Academy compares
Kinder Academy is a shrinking 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 | 12.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.3% | ▼ 74% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 49 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
49
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
11.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 74% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 31% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 69% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,958
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
White 81.6%
Two or More 8.2%
African American 6.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.1%
Largest group: White at 81.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.2, Kinder Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Eastern Carver County Public School reports $13,958 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kinder Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chaska High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chanhassen High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Kinder Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,385
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 632
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~49 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kinder Academy
How many students attend Kinder Academy?
Kinder Academy has 49 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 53 (2022-23) → 43 (2023-24), down 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kinder Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kinder Academy is 12.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 22% 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 Kinder Academy?
11.3% of students at Kinder Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kinder Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kinder Academy is White at 81.6% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kinder Academy?
Kinder Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 Kinder Academy rank among elementary schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, Kinder Academy ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Chaska, 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 Chaska on the city page.
What other schools are in Eastern Carver County Public School?
Besides Kinder Academy, Eastern Carver County Public School also operates Chaska High School (1,495 students), Chanhassen High School (1,385 students), and Carver Elementary School (782 students). See the Eastern Carver County Public School district page for the complete list.