- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Burnsville, MN
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Federal NCES profile for Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 0/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270036712727Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville earns 0/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Burnsville · Resource Index
- 0
- Resource Index · Lower
- 57:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 80.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville has class sizes larger than 99% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burnsville, MN.
School address
District: Step Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270036712727 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+188 students YoY
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+361.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+188 students YoY 270036712727 · Burnsville, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
171 enr · 57:1 · 80.8% lunch · RII 0
Nearest enrollment peer: Step Academy Charter School (366 students)
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+361.5%). Teacher FTE lost 3.5 → 2.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Step Academy C
Step Academy Charter School
366 students
- Step Academy E
Step Academy Elementary
214 students
- This school
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
171 students
What this shows Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville reports 171 students on the CCD universe file.
How Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville compares
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville 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 | 57:1 | ▲ 261% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 80.8% | ▲ 89% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 171 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
57:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
171
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
80.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
57:1
students per teacher
- 261% above state mean
Top 99% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
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.
Student demographics
African American 99.4%
Two or More 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 99.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 1.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 1.2, Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
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 Kg-5th - Burnsville Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Step Academy Charter School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Step Academy Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~171 students)
Frequently asked questions about Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
How many students attend Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville has 171 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Burnsville, MN. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 188.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
The student-teacher ratio at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is 57:1, which is 261% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 263% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
80.8% of students at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
The largest demographic group at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is African American at 99.4% of enrollment, in Burnsville, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville?
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (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 Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville rank among elementary schools in Burnsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Burnsville, 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 Burnsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Step Academy?
Besides Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville, Step Academy also operates Step Academy Charter School (366 students) and Step Academy Elementary (214 students). See the Step Academy district page for the complete list.