Enrollment
154
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 270039312728 Charter school
Universal Academy Middle/High — Minneapolis, MN
Federal NCES profile for Universal Academy Middle/High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 0/100.
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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: Universal Academy Charter School · 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)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
94:1
vs 15.9:1 Minnesota avg
+491% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
86.2%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+101% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Universal Academy Middle/High compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
PlainSchools publishes the actual federal measurements — enrollment, staffing, demographics, discipline, and finance — straight from the NCES Common Core of Data, CRDC, and F-33 surveys. No composite rating, no opinion-based score on top. You get the same raw numbers researchers and policymakers use, with benchmarks, spending context, and equity indicators computed from the same federal datasets. Full methodology linked below.
What this school's NCES data tells you
Universal Academy Middle/High reports 154 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 1.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 94:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 491% above the Minnesota state mean of 15.9:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 491% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 86.2% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 101% above the Minnesota average and 66% above the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Universal Academy Charter School spends $17,322 per pupil district-wide, below the Minnesota average of $21,113 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 0.2% from local sources (property taxes), 74.3% from the state, and 25.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Universal Academy Middle/High 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 | 94:1 | ▲ 491% | 15.9:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 86.2% | ▲ 101% | 42.8% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 154 | top 39% | — | — |
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
86.2%
free-lunch eligible
— 101% 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
94:1
students per teacher
— 491% above state mean
Top 100% in Minnesota — lower ratio than 0% of state schools
Above 20:1 — larger class loads than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is stretched relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$17,322
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.
Overview
Enrollment 154 Top 39% in Minnesota — larger than 61% of 2,391 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 1.0
Students per teacher 94:1 +491% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 86.2% +101% vs state
NCES ID 270039312728
Student demographics
African American 95.5%
Two or More 2.6%
White 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.6%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 95.5% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Universal Academy Charter School, which includes Universal Academy Middle/High.
$17,322
Per student
-18%
vs Minnesota
Avg $21,113
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 0.2%
State 74.3%
Federal 25.5%
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
- 411
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
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Frequently asked questions about Universal Academy Middle/High
How many students attend Universal Academy Middle/High?
Universal Academy Middle/High has 154 students enrolled. It is a other school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy Middle/High?
The student-teacher ratio at Universal Academy Middle/High is 94:1, which is 491% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.9:1 and 491% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Universal Academy Middle/High?
86.2% of students at Universal Academy Middle/High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Universal Academy Middle/High?
The largest demographic group at Universal Academy Middle/High is African American at 95.5%. The school serves a diverse student body in MINNEAPOLIS, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Universal Academy Middle/High?
Universal Academy Middle/High has a Resource Investment Index of 0/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.