- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Nova Classical Academy Lower School
Federal NCES profile for Nova Classical Academy Lower School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270033704175Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 3
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Classical Academy Lower School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #15 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.2:1
- students per teacher
- 15.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova Classical Academy Lower School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Classical Academy Lower School ranks #15 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Nova Classical Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270033704175 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Nova Classical Academy Lower School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 270033704175 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
485 enr · 16.2:1 · 15.7% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Nova Classical Academy Upper School (556 students)
Nova Classical Academy Lower School held near 483 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE added 30.5 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Nova Classical Academy Lower School compares
Nova Classical Academy Lower School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.7% | ▼ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 485 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.2:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
485
Bigger than 60% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
15.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 64% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,893
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 485 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 55.1%
African American 17.1%
Asian 12.8%
Hispanic or Latino 7.6%
Two or More 7.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.0, Nova Classical Academy Lower School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Nova Classical Academy reports $10,893 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Nova Classical Academy Lower School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Classical Academy Upper School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova Classical Academy Lower School'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 (~485 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nova Classical Academy Lower School
How many students attend Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School has 485 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 483 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Classical Academy Lower School is 16.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
15.7% of students at Nova Classical Academy Lower School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
The largest demographic group at Nova Classical Academy Lower School is White at 55.1% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Classical Academy Lower School?
Nova Classical Academy Lower School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Nova Classical Academy Lower School rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Classical Academy Lower School ranks #15 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Nova Classical Academy?
Besides Nova Classical Academy Lower School, Nova Classical Academy also operates Nova Classical Academy Upper School (556 students). See the Nova Classical Academy district page for the complete list.