- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Connections Academy K-6, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 14/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270011705530Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 earns 14/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools.
- #23 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 14
- Resource Index · Lower
- 37.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 56.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 has class sizes larger than 97% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 ranks #23 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011705530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-79 students YoY
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 shrank from 990 students in 2022-23 to 911 in 2023-24 (-8.0%).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-79 students YoY 270011705530 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
1,017 enr · 37.7:1 · 56.2% lunch · RII 14
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students)
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 shrank from 990 students in 2022-23 to 911 in 2023-24 (-8.0%). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 31.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Conn
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
3,536 students
- This school 1,017
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
1,017 students
- Minnesota Virt 561
Minnesota Virtual Schools
561 students
- Mts High Schoo 158
Mts High School
158 students
- Banaadir Eleme 149
Banaadir Elementary
149 students
- Banaadir Secon 125
Banaadir Secondary
125 students
What this shows Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 reports 1,017 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 compares
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 37.7:1 | ▲ 139% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.2% | ▲ 31% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,017 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
37.7:1
Leaner classes than 1% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,017
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% 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
37.7:1
students per teacher
- 139% above state mean
Top 97% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 3% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$12,992
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 509 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
African American 15.1%
Two or More 11.7%
Hispanic or Latino 8.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.6%
Asian 3.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.2, Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch reports $12,992 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Schools | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mts High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Secondary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Connections Academy K-6's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 158
- Students per teacher
- 10.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 149
- Students per teacher
- 7.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
- Enrollment
- 125
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~1,017 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
How many students attend Minnesota Connections Academy K-6?
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 has 1,017 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 990 (2022-23) → 911 (2023-24), down 79.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 is 37.7:1, which is 139% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 140% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6?
56.2% of students at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota Connections Academy K-6?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Connections Academy K-6?
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 has a Resource Investment Index of 14/100 (lower 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 Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 ranks #23 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, 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 Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch?
Besides Minnesota Connections Academy K-6, Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students), Minnesota Virtual Schools (561 students), and Mts High School (158 students). See the Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch district page for the complete list.