- Enrollment
- 1,495
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Chaska, MN
La Academia
Federal NCES profile for La Academia, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270819004598
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 11
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
La Academia earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Chaska · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 22.0%
- free-lunch eligible
La Academia has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Chaska, MN.
School address
District: Eastern Carver County Public School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270819004598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
La Academia held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 270819004598 · Chaska, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
443 enr · 15.3:1 · 22.0% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Chaska High School (1,495 students)
La Academia held near 457 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.1 → 31.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
La Academia 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 443
La Academia
443 students
What this shows La Academia reports 443 students on the CCD universe file.
How La Academia compares
La Academia 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 | 15.3:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 22.0% | ▼ 49% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 443 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
443
Bigger than 54% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
22.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% 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
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 57% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 443 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.8%
Hispanic or Latino 37.0%
Two or More 2.3%
African American 1.4%
Asian 1.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 57.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.8, La Academia is more 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 La Academia 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 | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Carver Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Victoria Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clover Ridge Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to La Academia'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 (~443 students)
Frequently asked questions about La Academia
How many students attend La Academia?
La Academia has 443 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Chaska, MN. CCD year-over-year: 449 (2022-23) → 457 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Academia?
The student-teacher ratio at La Academia is 15.3:1, which is 3% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% 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 La Academia?
22.0% of students at La Academia are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Academia?
The largest demographic group at La Academia is White at 57.8% of enrollment, in Chaska, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Academia?
La Academia has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 La Academia rank among elementary schools in Chaska?
By Resource Investment Index, La Academia ranks #3 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 La Academia, 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.