Enrollment
145
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Skyline Math and Science Academy
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Math and Science Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270043305067Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Math and Science Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #41 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 93.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Math and Science Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Math and Science Academy ranks #41 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Skyline Math and Science Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270043305067 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+31% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
93.6%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+119% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Skyline Math and Science Academy compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Skyline Math and Science Academy
Skyline Math and Science Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 145 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 93.6% of students qualify for free meals, 119% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 145 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 44 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #40, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 53.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Skyline Math and Science Academy spends $21,369 per pupil, 40% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 30.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Skyline Math and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, so Skyline Math and Science Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
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 Skyline Math and Science Academy compares
Skyline Math and Science Academy on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.7:1 | ▲ 31% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.6% | ▲ 119% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 145 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.7:1
Leaner classes than 14% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
145
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
93.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 119% 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
20.7:1
students per teacher
- 31% above state mean
Top 85% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
53.8%
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
$21,369
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,270
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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.
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
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Skyline Math and Science Academy is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Skyline Math and Science Academy, which includes Skyline Math and Science Academy.
$21,369
Per student
+40%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 67.9%
Federal 30.9%
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.
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 (~145 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Skyline Math and Science Academy
How many students attend Skyline Math and Science Academy?
Skyline Math and Science Academy has 145 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Math and Science Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Math and Science Academy is 20.7:1, which is 31% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline Math and Science Academy?
93.6% of students at Skyline Math and Science Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Math and Science Academy?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Math and Science Academy is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Math and Science Academy?
Skyline Math and Science Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Skyline Math and Science Academy rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Math and Science Academy ranks #41 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.
Is Skyline Math and Science Academy a good school?
Skyline Math and Science Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Minnesota schools. It is also less 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 Skyline Math and Science Academy?
None; Skyline Math and Science Academy is a single-school charter district, and Skyline Math and Science Academy is its only campus.
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