- Enrollment
- 1,840
- Students per teacher
- 30.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Brooklyn Center, MN
Northport Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Northport Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 273178001330
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Northport Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #6 of 9
- schools in Brooklyn Center · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Northport Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Elementary ranks #6 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN.
School address
District: Robbinsdale Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 273178001330 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-42 students YoY
Northport Elementary shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-8.7%).
Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-42 students YoY 273178001330 · Brooklyn Center, MN Other · SMALL · TRAD
488 enr · 14.4:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students)
Northport Elementary shrank from 483 students in 2022-23 to 441 in 2023-24 (-8.7%). Teacher FTE added 34.9 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Northport Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Robbinsdale Ar
Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High
1,840 students
- Robbinsdale Co
Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High
1,396 students
- Plymouth Middl
Plymouth Middle
749 students
- Robbinsdale Sp 733
Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El.
733 students
- Robbinsdale Mi 567
Robbinsdale Middle
567 students
- This school 488
Northport Elementary
488 students
What this shows Northport Elementary reports 488 students on the CCD universe file.
How Northport Elementary compares
Northport Elementary 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 | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 488 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
488
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 49% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.1%
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
$17,779
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 38.3%
Hispanic or Latino 31.4%
Asian 14.3%
White 8.0%
Two or More 7.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 38.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.2, Northport Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Robbinsdale Public School District reports $17,779 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Northport Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Spanish Immersion El. | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Robbinsdale Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Northport Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 749
- Students per teacher
- 26.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~488 students)
Frequently asked questions about Northport Elementary
How many students attend Northport Elementary?
Northport Elementary has 488 students enrolled. It is a public school in Brooklyn Center, MN. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 441 (2023-24), down 42.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Northport Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 8% 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 Northport Elementary?
73.1% of students at Northport Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Northport Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Northport Elementary is African American at 38.3% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Center, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Northport Elementary?
Northport Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Northport Elementary rank among schools in Brooklyn Center?
By Resource Investment Index, Northport Elementary ranks #6 of 9 schools in Brooklyn Center, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Brooklyn Center on the city page.
What other schools are in Robbinsdale Public School District?
Besides Northport Elementary, Robbinsdale Public School District also operates Robbinsdale Armstrong Senior High (1,840 students), Robbinsdale Cooper Senior High (1,396 students), and Plymouth Middle (749 students). See the Robbinsdale Public School District district page for the complete list.