- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia Heights, MN
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Federal NCES profile for Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270038004642Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 56
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #4 of 5
- schools in Columbia Heights · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.8:1
- students per teacher
- 69.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Columbia Heights, MN.
School address
District: Prodeo Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270038004642 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 270038004642 · Columbia Heights, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
218 enr · 16.8:1 · 69.0% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle (291 students)
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary held near 199 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Prodeo Columbi
Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle
291 students
- Prodeo Columbi
Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary
227 students
- This school
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
218 students
- Prodeo Academy
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary
133 students
- Prodeo Academy
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle
131 students
- Prodeo Academy 116
Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
116 students
What this shows Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary reports 218 students on the CCD universe file.
How Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary compares
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary 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 | 69.0% | ▲ 61% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 218 | top 55% | - | - |
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.
218
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
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
48.6%
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
$18,580
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 218 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 68.3%
Hispanic or Latino 18.8%
White 8.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 68.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 49.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 49.0, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Prodeo Academy reports $18,580 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prodeo Academy St. Paul Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 227
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 133
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 131
- Students per teacher
- 65.5:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 116
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~218 students)
Frequently asked questions about Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
How many students attend Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary has 218 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia Heights, MN. CCD year-over-year: 197 (2022-23) → 199 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary 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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
69.0% of students at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
The largest demographic group at Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary is African American at 68.3% of enrollment, in Columbia Heights, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary?
Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower 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 Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary rank among schools in Columbia Heights?
By Resource Investment Index, Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary ranks #4 of 5 schools in Columbia Heights, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia Heights on the city page.
What other schools are in Prodeo Academy?
Besides Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary, Prodeo Academy also operates Prodeo Columbia Heights Middle (291 students), Prodeo Columbia Heights Elementary (227 students), and Prodeo Academy St. Paul Elementary (133 students). See the Prodeo Academy district page for the complete list.