Enrollment
395
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.8:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+32% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+4% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Noble Academy Elementary compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Noble Academy Elementary
Noble Academy Elementary is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 395 students.
Class loads run heavy: 20.8:1 is larger than about 86% of Minnesota schools and 32% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 44.6% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 395 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 91% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 334 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #306, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (86% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
The surrounding Noble Academy spends $9,992 per pupil, 35% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Noble Academy, also runs Noble Academy Middle School (138 students).
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Noble Academy Elementary compares
Noble Academy Elementary on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$9,992
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noble Academy, which includes Noble Academy Elementary.
$9,992
Per student
-35%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.4%
State 76.7%
Federal 22.9%
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.
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
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~395 students)
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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.
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. 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.
Is Noble Academy Elementary a good school?
Noble Academy Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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