- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Maple Grove, MN
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar
Federal NCES profile for Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270033304524Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 49
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 15
- public schools in Maple Grove · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar has class sizes larger than 77% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Maple Grove, MN.
School address
District: Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch · Minnesota
NCES ID 270033304524 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270033304524 · Maple Grove, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
623 enr · 18.3:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic (471 students)
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar held near 657 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.8 → 34.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar
623 students
- Parnassus Prep
Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic
471 students
- Parnassus Prep
Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric
258 students
What this shows Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar reports 623 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar compares
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar 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 | 18.3:1 | ▲ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 6% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 623 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.3:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
623
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 77% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 23% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.4%
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
$9,727
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 52.5%
White 21.2%
Asian 15.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Two or More 3.7%
Largest group: African American at 52.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.9, Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch reports $9,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 258
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~623 students)
Frequently asked questions about Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar
How many students attend Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar?
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar has 623 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Maple Grove, MN. CCD year-over-year: 658 (2022-23) → 657 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar?
The student-teacher ratio at Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar is 18.3:1, which is 16% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar?
40.3% of students at Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar?
The largest demographic group at Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar is African American at 52.5% of enrollment, in Maple Grove, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar?
Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar rank among public schools in Maple Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar ranks #11 of 15 public schools in Maple Grove, 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 Maple Grove on the city page.
What other schools are in Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch?
Besides Parnassus Prep Sch-Grammar, Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch also operates Parnassus Preparatory School-Logic (471 students) and Parnassus Prep School-Rhetoric (258 students). See the Parnassus Preparatory Charter Sch district page for the complete list.