- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Step Academy Charter School
Federal NCES profile for Step Academy Charter School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270036704507Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Step Academy Charter School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #61 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.3:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 73.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Step Academy Charter School has class sizes larger than 81% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Step Academy Charter School ranks #61 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Step Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036704507 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Step Academy Charter School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 270036704507 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
366 enr · 19.3:1 · 73.1% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Step Academy Elementary (214 students)
Step Academy Charter School shrank from 394 students in 2022-23 to 374 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 19.8 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Step Academy Charter School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Step Academy Charter School
366 students
- Step Academy E
Step Academy Elementary
214 students
- Step Academy K
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
171 students
What this shows Step Academy Charter School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Step Academy Charter School compares
Step Academy Charter School 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 | 19.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.1% | ▲ 71% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.3:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% 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
19.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 81% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,145
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
57
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 15.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 27.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 98.9%
White 0.3%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Two or More 0.3%
Largest group: African American at 98.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.2, Step Academy Charter School is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Step Academy reports $14,145 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Step Academy Charter School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step Academy Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Step Academy Charter School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 57:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Nationwide other 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Step Academy Charter School
How many students attend Step Academy Charter School?
Step Academy Charter School has 366 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 394 (2022-23) → 374 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Charter School is 19.3:1, which is 22% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 23% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Step Academy Charter School?
73.1% of students at Step Academy Charter School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Step Academy Charter School?
The largest demographic group at Step Academy Charter School is African American at 98.9% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Step Academy Charter School?
Step Academy Charter School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Step Academy Charter School rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Step Academy Charter School ranks #61 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Step Academy?
Besides Step Academy Charter School, Step Academy also operates Step Academy Elementary (214 students) and Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville (171 students). See the Step Academy district page for the complete list.