- Enrollment
- 117
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 66/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Cloud, MN
Success Academy Saint Cloud
Federal NCES profile for Success Academy Saint Cloud, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270040405389Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 38
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Success Academy Saint Cloud earns 55/100 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 6
- elementary schools in Saint Cloud · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.6:1
- students per teacher
- 99.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Success Academy Saint Cloud has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Saint Cloud ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, MN.
School address
District: Success Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270040405389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Success Academy Saint Cloud grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+10.1%).
Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 270040405389 · Saint Cloud, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
140 enr · 15.6:1 · 99.4% lunch · RII 55
Nearest enrollment peer: Success Academy Bloomington Elem (117 students)
Success Academy Saint Cloud grew from 168 students in 2022-23 to 185 in 2023-24 (+10.1%). Teacher FTE held 9.0 → 9.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Success Academy Saint Cloud in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Success Academy Saint Cloud
140 students
- Success Academ
Success Academy Bloomington Elem
117 students
- Success Academ
Success Academy Bloomington Middle
63 students
What this shows Success Academy Saint Cloud reports 140 students on the CCD universe file.
How Success Academy Saint Cloud compares
Success Academy Saint Cloud 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 | 15.6:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.4% | ▲ 132% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 140 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.6:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
140
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 132% 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
15.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 59% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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 98.6%
Two or More 1.4%
Largest group: African American at 98.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 2.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 2.8, Success Academy Saint Cloud 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 Saint Cloud Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Success Academy Bloomington Elem | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Success Academy Bloomington Middle | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Success Academy Saint Cloud'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 (~140 students)
Frequently asked questions about Success Academy Saint Cloud
How many students attend Success Academy Saint Cloud?
Success Academy Saint Cloud has 140 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Cloud, MN. CCD year-over-year: 168 (2022-23) → 185 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Saint Cloud?
The student-teacher ratio at Success Academy Saint Cloud is 15.6:1, which is 1% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Saint Cloud?
99.4% of students at Success Academy Saint Cloud are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Success Academy Saint Cloud?
The largest demographic group at Success Academy Saint Cloud is African American at 98.6% of enrollment, in Saint Cloud, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Success Academy Saint Cloud?
Success Academy Saint Cloud has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (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 Saint Cloud rank among elementary schools in Saint Cloud?
By Resource Investment Index, Success Academy Saint Cloud ranks #1 of 6 elementary schools in Saint Cloud, 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 Saint Cloud on the city page.
What other schools are in Success Academy?
Besides Success Academy Saint Cloud, Success Academy also operates Success Academy Bloomington Elem (117 students) and Success Academy Bloomington Middle (63 students). See the Success Academy district page for the complete list.