- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Minneapolis, MN
Twin Cities International Schools
Federal NCES profile for Twin Cities International Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270018905160Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Twin Cities International Schools earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #38 of 42
- elementary schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 96.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Twin Cities International Schools has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Cities International Schools ranks #38 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Twin Cities International Schools · Minnesota
NCES ID 270018905160 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Twin Cities International Schools held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 270018905160 · Minneapolis, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
595 enr · 14.2:1 · 96.5% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Mn International Middle Chr School (326 students)
Twin Cities International Schools held near 622 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 30.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Twin Cities International Schools compares
Twin Cities International Schools 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 | 14.2:1 | ▼ 10% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 125% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
595
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 125% 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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 47% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,900
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 298 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 20 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 99.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 0.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 0.4, Twin Cities International Schools is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Twin Cities International Schools reports $15,900 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Twin Cities International Schools Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mn International Middle Chr School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Twin Cities International Schools's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
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 (~595 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Twin Cities International Schools
How many students attend Twin Cities International Schools?
Twin Cities International Schools has 595 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 622 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities International Schools?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Cities International Schools is 14.2:1, which is 10% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 10% 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 Twin Cities International Schools?
96.5% of students at Twin Cities International Schools are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Twin Cities International Schools?
The largest demographic group at Twin Cities International Schools is African American at 99.8% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Twin Cities International Schools?
Twin Cities International Schools has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Twin Cities International Schools rank among elementary schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Twin Cities International Schools ranks #38 of 42 elementary schools in Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Twin Cities International Schools?
Besides Twin Cities International Schools, Twin Cities International Schools also operates Mn International Middle Chr School (326 students). See the Twin Cities International Schools district page for the complete list.