- Enrollment
- 3,157
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Blaine, MN
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
Federal NCES profile for University Avenue Elementary - Aero, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 63/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270318000126
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
University Avenue Elementary - Aero earns 63/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 12
- public schools in Blaine · Resource Index
- 63
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 46.4%
- free-lunch eligible
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Blaine, MN.
School address
District: Anoka-Hennepin School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270318000126 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
University Avenue Elementary - Aero held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 270318000126 · Blaine, MN Other · MID · TRAD
557 enr · 13.3:1 · 46.4% lunch · RII 63
Nearest enrollment peer: Blaine High School (3,157 students)
University Avenue Elementary - Aero held near 615 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 42.6 → 39.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
University Avenue Elementary - Aero in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blaine High Sc
Blaine High School
3,157 students
- Champlin Park
Champlin Park High School
2,978 students
- Anoka High Sch
Anoka High School
2,348 students
- Jackson Middle
Jackson Middle
2,037 students
- Coon Rapids Hi
Coon Rapids High School
1,975 students
- This school 557
University Avenue Elementary - Aero
557 students
What this shows University Avenue Elementary - Aero reports 557 students on the CCD universe file.
How University Avenue Elementary - Aero compares
University Avenue Elementary - Aero 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.4% | ▲ 8% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 557 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
557
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% 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
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 40% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$15,130
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
27
in-school suspensions + 33 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.2%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 11.1%
Asian 10.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
Largest group: White at 42.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.8, University Avenue Elementary - Aero is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Anoka-Hennepin School District reports $15,130 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How University Avenue Elementary - Aero Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blaine High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Champlin Park High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Anoka High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Coon Rapids High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to University Avenue Elementary - Aero's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,978
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 2,348
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 2,037
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,975
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
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 (~557 students)
Frequently asked questions about University Avenue Elementary - Aero
How many students attend University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has 557 students enrolled. It is a public school in Blaine, MN. CCD year-over-year: 608 (2022-23) → 615 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
The student-teacher ratio at University Avenue Elementary - Aero is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 15% 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 University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
46.4% of students at University Avenue Elementary - Aero are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
The largest demographic group at University Avenue Elementary - Aero is White at 42.2% of enrollment, in Blaine, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for University Avenue Elementary - Aero?
University Avenue Elementary - Aero has a Resource Investment Index of 63/100 (higher 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 University Avenue Elementary - Aero rank among public schools in Blaine?
By Resource Investment Index, University Avenue Elementary - Aero ranks #4 of 12 public schools in Blaine, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Blaine on the city page.
What other schools are in Anoka-Hennepin School District?
Besides University Avenue Elementary - Aero, Anoka-Hennepin School District also operates Blaine High School (3,157 students), Champlin Park High School (2,978 students), and Anoka High School (2,348 students). See the Anoka-Hennepin School District district page for the complete list.