- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Noble Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Noble Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270029503727Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Noble Academy Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 6
- elementary schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 44.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Noble Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Academy Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Noble Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270029503727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Noble Academy Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 270029503727 · Brooklyn Park, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
395 enr · 20.8:1 · 44.6% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Noble Academy Middle School (138 students)
Noble Academy Elementary held near 436 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 19.8 → 21.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Noble Academy Elementary compares
Noble Academy Elementary 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 | 20.8:1 | ▲ 32% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
395
Bigger than 47% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 4% 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
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 32% above state mean
Top 86% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Funding equity
$11,297
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
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 86.3%
African American 9.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Two or More 0.8%
Largest group: Asian at 86.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.4, Noble Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Noble Academy reports $11,297 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Noble Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Noble Academy Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Noble Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~395 students)
Frequently asked questions about Noble Academy Elementary
How many students attend Noble Academy Elementary?
Noble Academy Elementary has 395 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN. CCD year-over-year: 453 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Noble Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Noble Academy Elementary is 20.8:1, which is 32% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Noble Academy Elementary?
44.6% of students at Noble Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Noble Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Noble Academy Elementary is Asian at 86.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble Academy Elementary?
Noble Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Noble Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Noble Academy Elementary ranks #6 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, 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 Brooklyn Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Noble Academy?
Besides Noble Academy Elementary, Noble Academy also operates Noble Academy Middle School (138 students). See the Noble Academy district page for the complete list.