- Enrollment
- 56
- Students per teacher
- 56:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richfield, MN
Scitech Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Scitech Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 32/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270043905072Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Scitech Academy Charter School earns 32/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 32
- Resource Index · Typical
- 28.5:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 88.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Scitech Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 94% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Scitech Academy Charter School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Scitech Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270043905072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+151 students YoY
Scitech Academy Charter School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+84.4%).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+151 students YoY 270043905072 · Richfield, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
342 enr · 28.5:1 · 88.3% lunch · RII 32
Nearest enrollment peer: Scitech Academy Middle (56 students)
Scitech Academy Charter School grew from 179 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (+84.4%). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 18.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Scitech Academy Charter School compares
Scitech Academy Charter School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.5:1 | ▲ 80% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.3% | ▲ 106% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 42% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 106% 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
28.5:1
students per teacher
- 80% above state mean
Top 94% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
13.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$20,485
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.0%
Asian 1.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
White 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 3.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 3.9, Scitech Academy Charter School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Scitech Academy Charter School reports $20,485 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Scitech Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scitech Academy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Scitech Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Scitech Academy Charter School
How many students attend Scitech Academy Charter School?
Scitech Academy Charter School has 342 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 179 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), up 151.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Scitech Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Scitech Academy Charter School is 28.5:1, which is 80% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 82% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Scitech Academy Charter School?
88.3% of students at Scitech Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Scitech Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Scitech Academy Charter School is African American at 98.0% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Scitech Academy Charter School?
Scitech Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 32/100 (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 Scitech Academy Charter School rank among elementary schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Scitech Academy Charter School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Richfield, 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 Richfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Scitech Academy Charter School?
Besides Scitech Academy Charter School, Scitech Academy Charter School also operates Scitech Academy Middle (56 students). See the Scitech Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.