- Enrollment
- 274
- Students per teacher
- 4.3:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · New Hope, MN
North Education Center Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Education Center Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270002503655
👥 S:T ratio 70
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Education Center Academy earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in New Hope · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 72.5%
- free-lunch eligible
North Education Center Academy has class sizes smaller than 90% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Education Center Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in New Hope, MN.
School address
District: Intermediate School District 287 · Minnesota
NCES ID 270002503655 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
North Education Center Academy grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+10.0%).
Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 270002503655 · New Hope, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
37 enr · 7.4:1 · 72.5% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Tier Two (274 students)
North Education Center Academy grew from 40 students in 2022-23 to 44 in 2023-24 (+10.0%). Teacher FTE added 5.3 → 6.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Education Center Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Tier Two
Tier Two
274 students
- Tier Three
Tier Three
226 students
- West Education 99
West Education Center Alternative
99 students
- Hennepin Gatew 73
Hennepin Gateway to College
73 students
- South Educatio 48
South Education Center Academy
48 students
- This school 37
North Education Center Academy
37 students
What this shows North Education Center Academy reports 37 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Education Center Academy compares
North Education Center Academy is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.4:1 | ▼ 53% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.5% | ▲ 69% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 37 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.4:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
37
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 69% 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
7.4:1
students per teacher
- 53% below state mean
Top 10% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 90% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Support staff
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 59.5%
White 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 8.1%
Two or More 8.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.4%
Asian 2.7%
Largest group: African American at 59.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.3, North Education Center Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
How North Education Center Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tier Two | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Tier Three | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| West Education Center Alternative | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hennepin Gateway to College | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Education Center Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Education Center Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 226
- Students per teacher
- 3.4:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 99
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 73
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 48
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~37 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Education Center Academy
How many students attend North Education Center Academy?
North Education Center Academy has 37 students enrolled. It is an alternative school in New Hope, MN. CCD year-over-year: 40 (2022-23) → 44 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Education Center Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Education Center Academy is 7.4:1, which is 53% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 53% 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 North Education Center Academy?
72.5% of students at North Education Center Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Education Center Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Education Center Academy is African American at 59.5% of enrollment, in New Hope, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Education Center Academy?
North Education Center Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Education Center Academy rank among schools in New Hope?
By Resource Investment Index, North Education Center Academy ranks #1 of 4 schools in New Hope, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in New Hope on the city page.
What other schools are in Intermediate School District 287?
Besides North Education Center Academy, Intermediate School District 287 also operates Tier Two (274 students), Tier Three (226 students), and West Education Center Alternative (99 students). See the Intermediate School District 287 district page for the complete list.