Enrollment
156
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270042904969 Charter school
Phoenix Academy Charter School — North Branch, MN
Federal NCES profile for Phoenix Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 47/100.
👥 Class size 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Phoenix Academy Charter School · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
9.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.8:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+12% 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
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Phoenix Academy Charter School reports 156 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 9.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 12% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 39.4% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 8% below the Minnesota average and 24% below the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Phoenix Academy Charter School spends $10,352 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.5% from local sources (property taxes), 87.0% from the state, and 12.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (D), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Phoenix Academy Charter School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 39.4% | ▼ 8% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 156 | top 39% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
17.8:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$10,352
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 156 Top 39% in Minnesota — larger than 61% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 9.0
Students per teacher 17.8:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 39.4% -8% vs state
NCES ID 270042904969
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.1%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Phoenix Academy Charter School, which includes Phoenix Academy Charter School.
$10,352
Per student
-51%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-47%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 17.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body 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 47/100 (D) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.