- Enrollment
- 3,536
- Students per teacher
- 43.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem
Federal NCES profile for Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270011702607Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools.
- #35 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 88.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem has class sizes smaller than 84% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem ranks #35 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011702607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 7.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270011702607 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
85 enr · 9.4:1 · 88.5% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students)
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem held near 89 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.9 → 7.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Minnesota Conn
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
3,536 students
- Minnesota Conn 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
- This school 85
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem
85 students
What this shows Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem reports 85 students on the CCD universe file.
How Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem compares
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 41% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.5% | ▲ 107% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 85 | top 72% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
85
Bigger than 9% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 107% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 16% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
80.0%
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
African American 63.5%
Hispanic or Latino 15.3%
White 10.6%
Two or More 10.6%
Largest group: African American at 63.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.1, Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem 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 Transitions Charter Elem 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 Connections Academy K-6 | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Minnesota Virtual Schools | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mts High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Banaadir Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,017
- Students per teacher
- 37.7:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- 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
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 (~85 students)
Frequently asked questions about Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem
How many students attend Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem has 85 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 87 (2022-23) → 89 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem is 9.4:1, which is 41% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 40% 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 Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?
88.5% of students at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?
The largest demographic group at Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem is African American at 63.5% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem?
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem ranks #35 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch?
Besides Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem, Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch also operates Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12 (3,536 students), Minnesota Connections Academy K-6 (1,017 students), and Minnesota Virtual Schools (561 students). See the Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch district page for the complete list.