- Enrollment
- 1,141
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Fridley, MN
North Park School for Innovation
Federal NCES profile for North Park School for Innovation, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270951000400
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 7
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
North Park School for Innovation earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 4
- schools in Fridley · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.8:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 64.0%
- free-lunch eligible
North Park School for Innovation has class sizes larger than 79% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, North Park School for Innovation ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fridley, MN.
School address
District: Columbia Heights Public School Dist · Minnesota
NCES ID 270951000400 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
North Park School for Innovation grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+7.8%).
Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 270951000400 · Fridley, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
433 enr · 18.8:1 · 64.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Heights Senior High (1,141 students)
North Park School for Innovation grew from 372 students in 2022-23 to 401 in 2023-24 (+7.8%). Teacher FTE added 23.1 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
North Park School for Innovation in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Heigh
Columbia Heights Senior High
1,141 students
- Columbia Acade
Columbia Academy
719 students
- Valley View El
Valley View Elementary
568 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary
534 students
- This school 433
North Park School for Innovation
433 students
- Early Childhoo 74
Early Childhood
74 students
What this shows North Park School for Innovation reports 433 students on the CCD universe file.
How North Park School for Innovation compares
North Park School for Innovation 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 | 18.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.0% | ▲ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 433 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
433
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% 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
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 79% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
37.4%
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
$15,617
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
8
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 43.9%
African American 23.6%
White 15.7%
Two or More 12.7%
Asian 4.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.9, North Park School for Innovation is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Columbia Heights Public School Dist reports $15,617 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How North Park School for Innovation Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Heights Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Columbia Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Valley View Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Early Childhood | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to North Park School for Innovation's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 719
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 568
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 534
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 74
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
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 (~433 students)
Frequently asked questions about North Park School for Innovation
How many students attend North Park School for Innovation?
North Park School for Innovation has 433 students enrolled. It is a public school in Fridley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 372 (2022-23) → 401 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at North Park School for Innovation?
The student-teacher ratio at North Park School for Innovation is 18.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at North Park School for Innovation?
64.0% of students at North Park School for Innovation are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of North Park School for Innovation?
The largest demographic group at North Park School for Innovation is Hispanic or Latino at 43.9% of enrollment, in Fridley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for North Park School for Innovation?
North Park School for Innovation has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Park School for Innovation rank among schools in Fridley?
By Resource Investment Index, North Park School for Innovation ranks #1 of 4 schools in Fridley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Fridley on the city page.
What other schools are in Columbia Heights Public School Dist?
Besides North Park School for Innovation, Columbia Heights Public School Dist also operates Columbia Heights Senior High (1,141 students), Columbia Academy (719 students), and Valley View Elementary (568 students). See the Columbia Heights Public School Dist district page for the complete list.