Enrollment
595
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
-10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
96.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+125% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Twin Cities International Schools compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Twin Cities International Schools
Twin Cities International Schools is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter elementary school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, enrolling 595 students.
At 14.2:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Minnesota median, within a few percentage points of the 15.8:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need is high: 96.5% of students qualify for free meals, 125% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 595 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 21 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #16, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly African American (100% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 0/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 298 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 39.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Its district, Twin Cities International Schools, also runs Mn International Middle Chr School (326 students).
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 Twin Cities International Schools compares
Twin Cities International Schools on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,684
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.
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.
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 99.8%
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Cities International Schools, which includes Twin Cities International Schools.
$14,684
Per student
-4%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.1%
State 81.5%
Federal 18.4%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 (~595 students)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Twin Cities International Schools a good school?
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. 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 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.
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