- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Richfield, MN
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El
Federal NCES profile for Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270028405030Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Richfield · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.1:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 38.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El has class sizes smaller than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Richfield, MN.
School address
District: Seven Hills Preparatory Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270028405030 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 270028405030 · Richfield, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
303 enr · 12.1:1 · 38.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (480 students)
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El held near 297 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 25.3 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seven Hills Pr
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
480 students
- Seven Hills Pr
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
313 students
- This school
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El
303 students
What this shows Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El reports 303 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El compares
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El 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 | 12.1:1 | ▼ 23% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.9% | ▼ 9% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 303 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.1:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
303
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 9% 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
12.1:1
students per teacher
- 23% below state mean
Top 30% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.9%
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
$12,461
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 303 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 34.3%
African American 21.5%
Asian 18.5%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 11.9%
Largest group: White at 34.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.8, Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Seven Hills Preparatory Academy reports $12,461 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Preparatory Academy | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
Frequently asked questions about Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El
How many students attend Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El?
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El has 303 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Richfield, MN. CCD year-over-year: 306 (2022-23) → 297 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El is 12.1:1, which is 23% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El?
38.9% of students at Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El?
The largest demographic group at Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El is White at 34.3% of enrollment, in Richfield, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El?
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El rank among elementary schools in Richfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El ranks #1 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 Seven Hills Preparatory Academy?
Besides Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy also operates Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (480 students) and Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper (313 students). See the Seven Hills Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.