- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 41.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Set Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Set Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270024505383Charter school
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Set Academy Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #20 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 98.2%
- free-lunch eligible
- 463
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Set Academy Elementary ranks #20 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Metro Schools Charter · Minnesota
NCES ID 270024505383 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+192 students YoY
Set Academy Elementary grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+58.0%).
Teacher FTE held 3.3 → 3.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+192 students YoY 270024505383 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
463 enr · 98.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Metro College Prep (585 students)
Set Academy Elementary grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+58.0%). Teacher FTE held 3.3 → 3.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Set Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Metro College
Metro College Prep
585 students
- This school
Set Academy Elementary
463 students
- Set Academy Mi 150
Set Academy Middle
150 students
What this shows Set Academy Elementary reports 463 students on the CCD universe file.
How Set Academy Elementary compares
Set Academy Elementary 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 98.2% | ▲ 129% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 463 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
463
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
98.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 129% 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.
Engagement
5.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,727
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 463 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Student demographics
African American 97.6%
Hispanic or Latino 1.9%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 97.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.7, Set Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Metro Schools Charter reports $15,727 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Set Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro College Prep | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Set Academy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Set Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 150
- Students per teacher
- 30:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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.
Frequently asked questions about Set Academy Elementary
How many students attend Set Academy Elementary?
Set Academy Elementary has 463 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), up 192.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Set Academy Elementary?
98.2% of students at Set Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Set Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Set Academy Elementary is African American at 97.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Set Academy Elementary?
Set Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Set Academy Elementary rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Set Academy Elementary ranks #20 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Metro Schools Charter?
Besides Set Academy Elementary, Metro Schools Charter also operates Metro College Prep (585 students) and Set Academy Middle (150 students). See the Metro Schools Charter district page for the complete list.