- Enrollment
- 127
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Spero Academy
Federal NCES profile for Spero Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270035204099Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 77
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 16
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Spero Academy earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #20 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 5.7:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 35.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Spero Academy has class sizes smaller than 93% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Spero Academy ranks #20 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Spero Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270035204099 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Spero Academy shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-8 students YoY 270035204099 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
148 enr · 5.7:1 · 35.9% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Spero Academy Brooklyn Park (127 students)
Spero Academy shrank from 153 students in 2022-23 to 145 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 26.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Spero Academy compares
Spero Academy is a shrinking 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 | 5.7:1 | ▼ 64% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 35.9% | ▼ 16% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 148 | top 62% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
5.7:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
148
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
35.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% 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
5.7:1
students per teacher
- 64% below state mean
Top 7% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
33.8%
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
$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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.6%
African American 27.0%
Hispanic or Latino 12.8%
Asian 8.8%
Two or More 7.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Largest group: White at 42.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.6, Spero Academy is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
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 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spero Academy Brooklyn Park | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Spero Academy'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 (~148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Spero Academy
How many students attend Spero Academy?
Spero Academy has 148 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 153 (2022-23) → 145 (2023-24), down 8.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Spero Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Spero Academy is 5.7:1, which is 64% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 64% 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 Spero Academy?
35.9% of students at Spero Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Spero Academy?
The largest demographic group at Spero Academy is White at 42.6% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Spero Academy?
Spero Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Spero Academy rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Spero Academy ranks #20 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.
What other schools are in Spero Academy?
Besides Spero Academy, Spero Academy also operates Spero Academy Brooklyn Park (127 students). See the Spero Academy district page for the complete list.