- Enrollment
- 140
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bloomington, MN
Success Academy Bloomington Elem
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy Bloomington Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 66/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270040404790Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 48
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Success Academy Bloomington Elem earns 66/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #1 of 9
- elementary schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 66
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13:1
- students per teacher
- 86.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Success Academy Bloomington Elem has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Bloomington Elem ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, MN.
School address
District: Success Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270040404790 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-3 students YoY
Success Academy Bloomington Elem held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-3 students YoY 270040404790 · Bloomington, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
117 enr · 13:1 · 86.8% lunch · RII 66
Nearest enrollment peer: Success Academy Saint Cloud (140 students)
Success Academy Bloomington Elem held near 126 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-3 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 9.2 → 8.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Success Academy Bloomington Elem in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Success Academ
Success Academy Saint Cloud
140 students
- This school
Success Academy Bloomington Elem
117 students
- Success Academ
Success Academy Bloomington Middle
63 students
What this shows Success Academy Bloomington Elem reports 117 students on the CCD universe file.
How Success Academy Bloomington Elem compares
Success Academy Bloomington Elem held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13:1 | ▼ 18% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.8% | ▲ 103% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 117 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13:1
Leaner classes than 67% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
117
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
86.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 103% 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
13:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 37% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,957
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Student demographics
African American 100.0%
Largest group: African American at 100.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.0, Success Academy Bloomington Elem is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
District finance for Success Academy reports $13,957 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Success Academy Bloomington Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Saint Cloud | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Success Academy Bloomington Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Success Academy Bloomington Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 63
- Students per teacher
- 31.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~117 students)
Frequently asked questions about Success Academy Bloomington Elem
How many students attend Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
Success Academy Bloomington Elem has 117 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bloomington, MN. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 126 (2023-24), nearly flat (-3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Bloomington Elem is 13:1, which is 18% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 17% 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 Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
86.8% of students at Success Academy Bloomington Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
The largest demographic group at Success Academy Bloomington Elem is African American at 100.0% of enrollment, in Bloomington, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy Bloomington Elem?
Success Academy Bloomington Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 66/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: student-teacher ratio, chronic absenteeism. 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 Success Academy Bloomington Elem rank among elementary schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Bloomington Elem ranks #1 of 9 elementary schools in Bloomington, 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 Bloomington on the city page.
What other schools are in Success Academy?
Besides Success Academy Bloomington Elem, Success Academy also operates Success Academy Saint Cloud (140 students) and Success Academy Bloomington Middle (63 students). See the Success Academy district page for the complete list.