- Enrollment
- 245
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Forest Lake, MN
North Lakes Academy Middle School
Federal NCES profile for North Lakes Academy Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270017703045Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Lakes Academy Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 14
- public schools in Forest Lake · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 27.4%
- free-lunch eligible
North Lakes Academy Middle School has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakes Academy Middle School ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Forest Lake, MN.
School address
District: North Lakes Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270017703045 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
North Lakes Academy Middle School shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 9.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270017703045 · Forest Lake, MN Middle · SMALL · CHARTER
157 enr · 12.1:1 · 27.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: North Lakes Academy Upper School (245 students)
North Lakes Academy Middle School shrank from 157 students in 2022-23 to 148 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE lost 13.1 → 9.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Lakes Academy Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Lakes Ac
North Lakes Academy Upper School
245 students
- North Lakes Ac
North Lakes Academy Elementary
220 students
- This school
North Lakes Academy Middle School
157 students
What this shows North Lakes Academy Middle School reports 157 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Lakes Academy Middle School compares
North Lakes Academy Middle School is a shrinking 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 27.4% | ▼ 36% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 157 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
157
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
27.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,426
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
6
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Programs
District finance for North Lakes Academy reports $11,426 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Lakes Academy Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Lakes Academy Upper School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Lakes Academy Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Lakes Academy Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 220
- Students per teacher
- 22:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~157 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Lakes Academy Middle School
How many students attend North Lakes Academy Middle School?
North Lakes Academy Middle School has 157 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Forest Lake, MN. CCD year-over-year: 157 (2022-23) → 148 (2023-24), down 9.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at North Lakes Academy Middle School is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% 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 Lakes Academy Middle School?
27.4% of students at North Lakes Academy Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Lakes Academy Middle School?
North Lakes Academy Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does North Lakes Academy Middle School rank among public schools in Forest Lake?
By Resource Investment Index, North Lakes Academy Middle School ranks #6 of 14 public schools in Forest Lake, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Forest Lake on the city page.
What other schools are in North Lakes Academy?
Besides North Lakes Academy Middle School, North Lakes Academy also operates North Lakes Academy Upper School (245 students) and North Lakes Academy Elementary (220 students). See the North Lakes Academy district page for the complete list.