- Enrollment
- 148
- Students per teacher
- 5.7:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+61.5%).
Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 270035205539 · Brooklyn Park, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
127 enr · 18.1:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Spero Academy (148 students)
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 84 in 2023-24 (+61.5%). Teacher FTE added 7.5 → 15.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Spero Academy Brooklyn Park compares
Spero Academy Brooklyn Park is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$64,546
per pupil, district-wide
- above Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
District finance for Spero Academy reports $64,546 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
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 (~127 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 84 (2023-24), up 32.
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.
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.