- Enrollment
- 2,204
- Students per teacher
- 25.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Saint Michael, MN
Knights Academy
Federal NCES profile for Knights Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 273379003105
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Knights Academy earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Saint Michael · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Knights Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Knights Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Saint Michael, MN.
School address
District: St. Michael-Albertville Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 273379003105 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Knights Academy held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 273379003105 · Saint Michael, MN High · SMALL · TRAD
39 enr · 13:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students)
Knights Academy held near 47 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 3.1 → 4.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Knights Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Senior High
2,204 students
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Middle West
1,076 students
- St. Michael-Al
St. Michael-Albertville Middle East
959 students
- Big Woods Elem 656
Big Woods Elementary
656 students
- St. Michael El 654
St. Michael Elementary
654 students
- This school 39
Knights Academy
39 students
What this shows Knights Academy reports 39 students on the CCD universe file.
How Knights Academy compares
Knights Academy 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 | 36.7% | ▼ 14% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 39 | top 82% | - | - |
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.
39
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
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.
Funding equity
$11,138
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 + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.1%
African American 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 7.7%
Asian 5.1%
Largest group: White at 64.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Knights Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Michael-Albertville Schools reports $11,138 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Knights Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Michael-Albertville Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle West | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael-Albertville Middle East | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Big Woods Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Michael Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Knights Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,076
- Students per teacher
- 48.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 959
- Students per teacher
- 41.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 654
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Nationwide high 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 (~39 students)
Frequently asked questions about Knights Academy
How many students attend Knights Academy?
Knights Academy has 39 students enrolled. It is a high school in Saint Michael, MN. CCD year-over-year: 49 (2022-23) → 47 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Knights Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Knights Academy 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 Knights Academy?
36.7% of students at Knights Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Knights Academy?
The largest demographic group at Knights Academy is White at 64.1% of enrollment, in Saint Michael, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Knights Academy?
Knights Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, 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 Knights Academy rank among high schools in Saint Michael?
By Resource Investment Index, Knights Academy ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Saint Michael, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Saint Michael on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Michael-Albertville Schools?
Besides Knights Academy, St. Michael-Albertville Schools also operates St. Michael-Albertville Senior High (2,204 students), St. Michael-Albertville Middle West (1,076 students), and St. Michael-Albertville Middle East (959 students). See the St. Michael-Albertville Schools district page for the complete list.