- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Nova Classical Academy Upper School
Federal NCES profile for Nova Classical Academy Upper School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270033704356Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 98
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Nova Classical Academy Upper School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #46 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 12.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Nova Classical Academy Upper School has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Classical Academy Upper School ranks #46 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Nova Classical Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270033704356 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-12 students YoY
Nova Classical Academy Upper School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-12 students YoY 270033704356 · Saint Paul, MN Other · MID · CHARTER
556 enr · 16.8:1 · 12.6% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nova Classical Academy Lower School (485 students)
Nova Classical Academy Upper School held near 535 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-12 headcount). Teacher FTE added 33.9 → 35.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Nova Classical Academy Upper School compares
Nova Classical Academy Upper 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.6% | ▼ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 556 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
556
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 68% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
0.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
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 556 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 54.3%
Asian 14.4%
African American 12.8%
Two or More 9.4%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Largest group: White at 54.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.1, Nova Classical Academy Upper School is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
AP courses offered 11
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 Upper School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nova Classical Academy Lower School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Nova Classical Academy Upper School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~556 students)
Frequently asked questions about Nova Classical Academy Upper School
How many students attend Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School has 556 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 547 (2022-23) → 535 (2023-24), nearly flat (-12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
The student-teacher ratio at Nova Classical Academy Upper School is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
12.6% of students at Nova Classical Academy Upper 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 Upper School?
The largest demographic group at Nova Classical Academy Upper School is White at 54.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Nova Classical Academy Upper School?
Nova Classical Academy Upper School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Upper School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Nova Classical Academy Upper School ranks #46 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Nova Classical Academy?
Besides Nova Classical Academy Upper School, Nova Classical Academy also operates Nova Classical Academy Lower School (485 students). See the Nova Classical Academy district page for the complete list.