Enrollment
27
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270040805552 Charter school
Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy — White Bear Lake, MN
Federal NCES profile for Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 68/100.
👥 Class size 68
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Level Up Academy · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy reports 27 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 50% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
On the finance side, the surrounding Level Up Academy spends $25,849 per pupil district-wide, above the Minnesota average of $21,113 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 3.1% from local sources (property taxes), 88.9% from the state, and 7.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-), calculated from 1 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8:1 | ▼ 50% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 27 | top 14% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
8:1
students per teacher
— 50% below state mean
Top 12% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 88% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Funding equity
$25,849
per pupil, district-wide
— above Minnesota avg of $21,113
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Overview
Enrollment 27 Top 14% in Minnesota — larger than 86% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 8:1 -50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 270040805552
Student demographics
White 59.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.8%
African American 7.4%
Asian 7.4%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Largest group: White at 59.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Level Up Academy, which includes Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy.
$25,849
Per student
+22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
+33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 3.1%
State 88.9%
Federal 7.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 145
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Enrollment
- 14
- Students per teacher
- 5.5:1
Similar elementary schools in White Bear Lake
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Matoska International
Standard public school
543 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary
Standard public school
469 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Level Up Academy
Standard public school
145 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Bellaire Education Center
Special-education school
30 students 3.5:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy
How many students attend Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy?
Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy has 27 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy is 8:1, which is 50% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 50% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy is White at 59.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy?
Level Up K-5 Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 68/100 (B-) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.