Enrollment
127
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Brooklyn Park, MN
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park
Federal NCES profile for Spero Academy Brooklyn Park, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270035205539Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Brooklyn Park · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park has class sizes larger than 75% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spero Academy Brooklyn Park ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, MN.
School address
District: Spero Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270035205539 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
7.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.1:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Spero Academy Brooklyn Park compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, enrolling 127 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 127 puts it in the smaller third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 164 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #139, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and African American (28%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 68/100).
The surrounding Spero Academy spends $58,643 per pupil, 284% above the Minnesota average, a better-resourced district than most.
Its district, Spero Academy, also runs Spero Academy (148 students).
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 Spero Academy Brooklyn Park compares
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.1:1 | ▲ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 12% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 127 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.1:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
127
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.1:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$58,643
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.
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 45.7%
African American 27.6%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
Asian 3.9%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.2, Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Spero Academy, which includes Spero Academy Brooklyn Park.
$58,643
Per student
+284%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
+253%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.1%
State 95.6%
Federal 3.3%
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 Spero Academy Brooklyn Park Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spero Academy | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spero Academy Brooklyn Park's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~127 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Spero Academy Brooklyn Park
How many students attend Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park has 127 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Brooklyn Park, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?
The student-teacher ratio at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is 18.1:1, which is 15% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?
48.1% of students at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?
The largest demographic group at Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Brooklyn Park, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spero Academy Brooklyn Park?
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Spero Academy Brooklyn Park rank among elementary schools in Brooklyn Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Spero Academy Brooklyn Park ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Brooklyn Park, 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 Brooklyn Park on the city page.
Is Spero Academy Brooklyn Park a good school?
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% 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 Spero Academy?
Besides Spero Academy Brooklyn Park, Spero Academy also operates Spero Academy (148 students). See the Spero Academy district page for the complete list.
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