- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Kipp North Star Academy
Federal NCES profile for Kipp North Star Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270030804244Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp North Star Academy earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #8 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 92.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Kipp North Star Academy has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp North Star Academy ranks #8 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Kipp Minnesota Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270030804244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-72 students YoY
Kipp North Star Academy shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-37.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 8.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-72 students YoY 270030804244 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
107 enr · 7.6:1 · 92.8% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp North Star Primary (124 students)
Kipp North Star Academy shrank from 194 students in 2022-23 to 122 in 2023-24 (-37.1%). Teacher FTE lost 14.7 → 8.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kipp North Star Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Kipp North Sta
Kipp North Star Primary
124 students
- This school
Kipp North Star Academy
107 students
- Kipp Legacy Pr
Kipp Legacy Primary
52 students
- Kipp Legacy Ac 4
Kipp Legacy Academy
4 students
What this shows Kipp North Star Academy reports 107 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp North Star Academy compares
Kipp North Star 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 | 7.6:1 | ▼ 52% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.8% | ▲ 117% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 107 | top 69% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.6:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
107
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 117% 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
7.6:1
students per teacher
- 52% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$22,831
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 48.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 93.5%
White 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 0.9%
Largest group: African American at 93.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.5, Kipp North Star Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Kipp Minnesota Charter School reports $22,831 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Kipp North Star Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp North Star Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kipp Legacy Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kipp Legacy Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp North Star Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 52
- Students per teacher
- 26:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 4
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 64/100
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 (~107 students)
Frequently asked questions about Kipp North Star Academy
How many students attend Kipp North Star Academy?
Kipp North Star Academy has 107 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 194 (2022-23) → 122 (2023-24), down 72.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kipp North Star Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kipp North Star Academy is 7.6:1, which is 52% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 52% 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 Kipp North Star Academy?
92.8% of students at Kipp North Star Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp North Star Academy?
The largest demographic group at Kipp North Star Academy is African American at 93.5% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp North Star Academy?
Kipp North Star Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Kipp North Star Academy rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp North Star Academy ranks #8 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 Kipp Minnesota Charter School?
Besides Kipp North Star Academy, Kipp Minnesota Charter School also operates Kipp North Star Primary (124 students), Kipp Legacy Primary (52 students), and Kipp Legacy Academy (4 students). See the Kipp Minnesota Charter School district page for the complete list.