- Enrollment
- 44
- Students per teacher
- 11:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Saint Paul, MN
North Metro Flex Academy
Federal NCES profile for North Metro Flex Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270042304942Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Metro Flex Academy earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #10 of 10
- public schools in North Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.4:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 68.8%
- free-lunch eligible
North Metro Flex Academy has class sizes smaller than 80% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Metro Flex Academy ranks #10 of 10 public schools in North Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: North Metro Flex Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042304942 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-23 students YoY
North Metro Flex Academy shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-13.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-23 students YoY 270042304942 · North Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
146 enr · 10.4:1 · 68.8% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: North Metro Flex Middle School (44 students)
North Metro Flex Academy shrank from 173 students in 2022-23 to 150 in 2023-24 (-13.3%). Teacher FTE lost 14.2 → 11.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How North Metro Flex Academy compares
North Metro Flex Academy 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 | 10.4:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.8% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 146 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.4:1
Leaner classes than 87% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
146
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% 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
10.4:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 20% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$14,981
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 35.6%
White 25.3%
Hispanic or Latino 23.3%
Two or More 11.0%
Asian 4.8%
Largest group: African American at 35.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.1, North Metro Flex Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for North Metro Flex Academy reports $14,981 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Metro Flex Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Metro Flex Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Metro Flex Academy'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 (~146 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about North Metro Flex Academy
How many students attend North Metro Flex Academy?
North Metro Flex Academy has 146 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 173 (2022-23) → 150 (2023-24), down 23.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Metro Flex Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at North Metro Flex Academy is 10.4:1, which is 34% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 34% 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 Metro Flex Academy?
68.8% of students at North Metro Flex Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Metro Flex Academy?
The largest demographic group at North Metro Flex Academy is African American at 35.6% of enrollment, in North Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Metro Flex Academy?
North Metro Flex Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Metro Flex Academy rank among public schools in North Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, North Metro Flex Academy ranks #10 of 10 public schools in North Saint Paul, 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 North Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in North Metro Flex Academy?
Besides North Metro Flex Academy, North Metro Flex Academy also operates North Metro Flex Middle School (44 students). See the North Metro Flex Academy district page for the complete list.