Enrollment
845
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270025303311 Charter school
New Millennium Academy Charter — Brooklyn Center, MN
Federal NCES profile for New Millennium Academy Charter, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 35/100.
👥 Class size 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
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: New Millennium 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)
48.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.3%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+55% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How New Millennium Academy Charter 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
New Millennium Academy Charter reports 845 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 48.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 7% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 66.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 55% above the Minnesota average and 28% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 23.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding New Millennium Academy spends $18,348 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 2.1% from local sources (property taxes), 70.6% from the state, and 27.3% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F), calculated from 3 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 New Millennium Academy Charter 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.3% | ▲ 55% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 845 | top 92% | — | — |
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.
Economic need
66.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 55% 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
17:1
students per teacher
— 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,348
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 845 Top 92% in Minnesota — larger than 8% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 48.0
Students per teacher 17:1 +7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 66.3% +55% vs state
NCES ID 270025303311
Student demographics
Asian 93.0%
African American 3.7%
Hispanic or Latino 1.4%
Two or More 1.2%
White 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Asian at 93.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 23.2%
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for New Millennium Academy, which includes New Millennium Academy Charter.
$18,348
Per student
-13%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-6%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 2.1%
State 70.6%
Federal 27.3%
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.
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Frequently asked questions about New Millennium Academy Charter
How many students attend New Millennium Academy Charter?
New Millennium Academy Charter has 845 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in BROOKLYN CENTER, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Millennium Academy Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at New Millennium Academy Charter is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at New Millennium Academy Charter?
66.3% of students at New Millennium Academy Charter are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Millennium Academy Charter?
The largest demographic group at New Millennium Academy Charter is Asian at 93.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN CENTER, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Millennium Academy Charter?
New Millennium Academy Charter has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.