Enrollment
156
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · North Branch, MN
Phoenix Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270042904969Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 31
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoenix Academy Charter School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in North Branch · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 39.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoenix Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Branch, MN.
School address
District: Phoenix Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270042904969 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
39.4%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-8% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Phoenix Academy Charter School compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Phoenix Academy Charter School
Phoenix Academy Charter School is a mid-sized charter elementary school in North Branch, Minnesota, enrolling 156 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 39.4% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 156 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Against 205 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #51.
Its student body is led by White (80%) and Hispanic or Latino (10%) (diversity index 35/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Phoenix Academy Charter School spends $8,483 per pupil, 44% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Phoenix Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, so Phoenix Academy Charter School operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Phoenix Academy Charter School compares
Phoenix Academy Charter School on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.3:1 | ▲ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 61% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.3:1
Leaner classes than 29% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
156
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
39.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.3:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$8,483
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.4, Phoenix Academy Charter School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Academy Charter School, which includes Phoenix Academy Charter School.
$8,483
Per student
-44%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-49%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.5%
State 87.0%
Federal 12.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~156 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Phoenix Academy Charter School
How many students attend Phoenix Academy Charter School?
Phoenix Academy Charter School has 156 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in North Branch, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoenix Academy Charter School is 17.3:1, which is 9% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoenix Academy Charter School?
39.4% of students at Phoenix Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoenix Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Phoenix Academy Charter School is White at 79.5% of enrollment, in North Branch, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoenix Academy Charter School?
Phoenix Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Phoenix Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in North Branch?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoenix Academy Charter School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in North Branch, 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 North Branch on the city page.
Is Phoenix Academy Charter School a good school?
Phoenix Academy Charter School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Phoenix Academy Charter School?
None; Phoenix Academy Charter School is a single-school charter district, and Phoenix Academy Charter School is its only campus.
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