- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · White Bear Lake, MN
Level Up Academy
Federal NCES profile for Level Up Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270040804800Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Level Up Academy earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in White Bear Lake · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 46.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Level Up Academy has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Level Up Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, MN.
School address
District: Level Up Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270040804800 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Level Up Academy grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+24.8%).
Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 270040804800 · White Bear Lake, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
145 enr · 16.1:1 · 46.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Level Up Academy Middle School (64 students)
Level Up Academy grew from 113 students in 2022-23 to 141 in 2023-24 (+24.8%). Teacher FTE added 10.0 → 11.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Level Up Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Level Up Academy
145 students
- Level Up Acade
Level Up Academy Middle School
64 students
- Level Up K-5 V 27
Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy
27 students
- Level Up Acade 14
Level Up Academy Virtual Middle
14 students
What this shows Level Up Academy reports 145 students on the CCD universe file.
How Level Up Academy compares
Level Up Academy is a growing 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.0% | ▲ 7% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 63% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 37% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,000
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
1
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.5%
Two or More 8.3%
Asian 7.6%
African American 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 74.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Level Up Academy is about as mixed as the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Level Up Academy reports $14,000 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Level Up Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level Up Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Level Up Academy Virtual Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Level Up Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 27:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 7:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
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 (~145 students)
Frequently asked questions about Level Up Academy
How many students attend Level Up Academy?
Level Up Academy has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in White Bear Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 113 (2022-23) → 141 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Level Up Academy is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Level Up Academy?
46.0% of students at Level Up Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Level Up Academy?
The largest demographic group at Level Up Academy is White at 74.5% of enrollment, in White Bear Lake, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Level Up Academy?
Level Up Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Level Up Academy rank among elementary schools in White Bear Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, Level Up Academy ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in White Bear Lake, 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 White Bear Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in Level Up Academy?
Besides Level Up Academy, Level Up Academy also operates Level Up Academy Middle School (64 students), Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy (27 students), and Level Up Academy Virtual Middle (14 students). See the Level Up Academy district page for the complete list.