- Enrollment
- 313
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, MN
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
Federal NCES profile for Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270028403614Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 24.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Seven Hills Preparatory Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270028403614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 270028403614 · Bloomington, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
480 enr · 8.7:1 · 24.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper (313 students)
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy held near 542 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.0 → 56.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
480 students
- Seven Hills Pr
Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper
313 students
- Seven Hills Pr
Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El
303 students
What this shows Seven Hills Preparatory Academy reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Seven Hills Preparatory Academy compares
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy 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 | 8.7:1 | ▼ 45% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.4% | ▼ 43% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.7:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% 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
8.7:1
students per teacher
- 45% below state mean
Top 14% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
20.2%
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
$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 480 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 33.1%
African American 24.6%
Asian 24.0%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 8.5%
Largest group: White at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy 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 Preparatory Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Seven Hills Preparatory Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 303
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
How many students attend Seven Hills Preparatory Academy?
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 550 (2022-23) → 542 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Seven Hills Preparatory Academy is 8.7:1, which is 45% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% 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 Preparatory Academy?
24.4% of students at Seven Hills Preparatory Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Seven Hills Preparatory Academy?
The largest demographic group at Seven Hills Preparatory Academy is White at 33.1% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Seven Hills Preparatory Academy?
Seven Hills Preparatory Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 Seven Hills Preparatory Academy rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Seven Hills Preparatory Academy?
Besides Seven Hills Preparatory Academy, Seven Hills Preparatory Academy also operates Seven Hills Prep Academy Upper (313 students) and Seven Hills Prep Academy Lower El (303 students). See the Seven Hills Preparatory Academy district page for the complete list.