- Enrollment
- 107
- Students per teacher
- 7.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Kipp North Star Primary
Federal NCES profile for Kipp North Star Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270030804898Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Kipp North Star Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data.
- #36 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 88.1%
- free-lunch eligible
- 124
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp North Star Primary ranks #36 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Kipp Minnesota Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270030804898 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-44 students YoY
Kipp North Star Primary shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-22.8%).
Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-44 students YoY 270030804898 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
124 enr · 88.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Kipp North Star Academy (107 students)
Kipp North Star Primary shrank from 193 students in 2022-23 to 149 in 2023-24 (-22.8%). Teacher FTE added 0.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Kipp North Star Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Kipp North Star Primary
124 students
- Kipp North Sta
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 Primary reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Kipp North Star Primary compares
Kipp North Star Primary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.1% | ▲ 106% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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.
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 28 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 2.4%
White 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.6, Kipp North Star Primary 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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kipp North Star Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kipp Legacy Primary | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Kipp Legacy Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Kipp North Star Primary'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.
Frequently asked questions about Kipp North Star Primary
How many students attend Kipp North Star Primary?
Kipp North Star Primary has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 193 (2022-23) → 149 (2023-24), down 44.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Kipp North Star Primary?
88.1% of students at Kipp North Star Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Kipp North Star Primary?
The largest demographic group at Kipp North Star Primary is African American at 88.7% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Kipp North Star Primary?
Kipp North Star Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Kipp North Star Primary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Kipp North Star Primary ranks #36 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 Primary, Kipp Minnesota Charter School also operates Kipp North Star Academy (107 students), Kipp Legacy Primary (52 students), and Kipp Legacy Academy (4 students). See the Kipp Minnesota Charter School district page for the complete list.