Enrollment
171
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
3.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
57:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+261% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
80.8%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+89% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Burnsville, Minnesota, enrolling 171 students.
Class loads run heavy: 57:1 is larger than about 99% of Minnesota schools and 261% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 80.8% of students qualify for free meals, 89% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 171 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 100% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 74 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #73, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (99% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 1/100).
Its district draws 22.9% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Step Academy also operates Step Academy Charter School (366 students) and Step Academy Elementary (214 students) alongside Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville.
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 Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville compares
Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,116
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
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.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Step Academy, which includes Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville.
$14,116
Per student
-8%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.3%
State 76.9%
Federal 22.9%
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 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
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 214
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
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 (~171 students)
Next steps
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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.
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.
Is Step Academy Kg-5th - Burnsville a good school?
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. 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 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.
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