Enrollment
303
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-23% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
38.9%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Richfield, Minnesota, enrolling 303 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 38.9% lands close to the Minnesota typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 303 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 340 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #15, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (34%) and African American (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 77/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 303 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
14.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Seven Hills Preparatory Academy spends $11,754 per pupil, 23% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy also operates Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (480 students) and Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper (313 students) alongside Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El compares
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,754
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, which includes Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El.
$11,754
Per student
-23%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.8%
State 87.4%
Federal 10.8%
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.
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
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 8.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~303 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~12.1:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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