- Enrollment
- 154
- Students per teacher
- -
Other / mixed grade configuration · Minneapolis, MN
Universal Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Universal Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270039304758Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Universal Academy Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #14 of 49
- schools in Minneapolis · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 93.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Universal Academy Elementary has class sizes larger than 70% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Academy Elementary ranks #14 of 49 schools in Minneapolis, MN.
School address
District: Universal Academy Charter School · Minnesota
NCES ID 270039304758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+19 students YoY
Universal Academy Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+19 students YoY 270039304758 · Minneapolis, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
411 enr · 17.1:1 · 93.3% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Universal Academy Middle/High (154 students)
Universal Academy Elementary held near 423 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+19 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 24.8 → 21.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How Universal Academy Elementary compares
Universal Academy Elementary 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 | 17.1:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 93.3% | ▲ 118% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 411 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
411
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
93.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 118% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 70% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,731
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.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 97.8%
White 0.7%
Asian 0.7%
Two or More 0.7%
Largest group: African American at 97.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 4.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 4.3, Universal Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Universal Academy Charter School reports $12,731 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Universal Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universal Academy Middle/High | Smaller | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Universal Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other 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 (~411 students)
Frequently asked questions about Universal Academy Elementary
How many students attend Universal Academy Elementary?
Universal Academy Elementary has 411 students enrolled. It is a public school in Minneapolis, MN. CCD year-over-year: 404 (2022-23) → 423 (2023-24), nearly flat (+19).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy Elementary is 17.1:1, which is 8% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Universal Academy Elementary?
93.3% of students at Universal Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Universal Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Universal Academy Elementary is African American at 97.8% of enrollment, in Minneapolis, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Universal Academy Elementary?
Universal Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Universal Academy Elementary rank among schools in Minneapolis?
By Resource Investment Index, Universal Academy Elementary ranks #14 of 49 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 schools in Minneapolis on the city page.
What other schools are in Universal Academy Charter School?
Besides Universal Academy Elementary, Universal Academy Charter School also operates Universal Academy Middle/High (154 students). See the Universal Academy Charter School district page for the complete list.