Enrollment
595
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 270018905160 Charter school
Twin Cities International Schools — Minneapolis, MN
Federal NCES profile for Twin Cities International Schools, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 29/100.
👥 Class size 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 41
📋 Attendance 3
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Twin Cities International Schools · Minnesota
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
-9% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Twin Cities International Schools reports 595 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 42.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 9% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 96.5% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 125% above the Minnesota average and 86% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 298 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 39.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Twin Cities International Schools spends $17,185 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.1% from local sources (property taxes), 81.5% from the state, and 18.4% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Twin Cities International Schools compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Minnesota state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.5% | ▲ 125% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 595 | top 82% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
96.5%
free-lunch eligible
— 125% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
39.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,185
per pupil, district-wide
— below Minnesota avg of $21,113
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
Enrollment 595 Top 82% in Minnesota — larger than 18% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 42.0
Students per teacher 14.4:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 96.5% +125% vs state
NCES ID 270018905160
Student demographics
African American 99.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: African American at 99.8% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 2.0
Students per counselor 298:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 39.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 20
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Twin Cities International Schools, which includes Twin Cities International Schools.
$17,185
Per student
-19%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 a 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 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a student body 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 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.