Enrollment
395
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270029503727 Charter school
Noble Academy Elementary — Brooklyn Park, MN
Federal NCES profile for Noble Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 17/100.
👥 Class size 5
🌟 Gifted program 30
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: Noble 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)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+50% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Noble Academy Elementary reports 395 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 19.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 23.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 50% 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 50% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 4% above the Minnesota average and 14% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Noble Academy spends $12,265 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.4% from local sources (property taxes), 76.7% from the state, and 22.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F), calculated from 2 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 Noble Academy Elementary 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 | 23.8:1 | ▲ 50% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.6% | ▲ 4% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 395 | top 64% | — | — |
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
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
23.8:1
students per teacher
— 50% above state mean
Top 92% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$12,265
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 + 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
Enrollment 395 Top 64% in Minnesota — larger than 36% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 19.0
Students per teacher 23.8:1 +50% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.6% +4% vs state
NCES ID 270029503727
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
In-school suspensions 5
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Noble Academy, which includes Noble Academy Elementary.
$12,265
Per student
-42%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-37%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 138
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 23.8:1, which is 50% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in BROOKLYN PARK, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Noble Academy Elementary?
Noble Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (F) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.