North Lakes Academy Elementary

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction FOREST LAKE, MN Grades KG–06 Rural: Fringe Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI SchoolScore™ C (68.4)
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North Lakes Academy Elementary
FOREST LAKE, MN 55025
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades KG–06 SchoolScore™ C (68.4)
220
Students
16.1
Teachers
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
(651)982-2773
Phone
http://www.northlakesacademy.org
Website

North Lakes Academy Elementary is a public charter Elementary school located in FOREST LAKE, MINNESOTA, operated by the NORTH LAKES ACADEMY school district. It serves grades KG–06.

Key statistics: 220 students enrolled; a 13.6:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as Rural: Fringe by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Minnesota Elementary School Average
Enrollment
220.0
State avg: 392.0
▼ 44% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
13.65:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▲ 1% worse
Free Lunch %
46.4%
State avg: 45.6%
▲ 2% worse
School Details
School Name
North Lakes Academy Elementary
NCESSCH ID
270017705239
State School ID
MN-074053-074053040
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
OSPREY WILDS ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING CENTER
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
4576 232ND ST N
City
FOREST LAKE
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
55025
County
Washington County
Metro Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
Rural: Fringe
Cong. District
2708
State Leg. Upper
27033
State Leg. Lower
2733B
Latitude
45.28848
Longitude
-93.01344
Grades Offered
Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
220
Total Students
👩‍🏫
16.1
Teachers FTE
📐
13.6:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
16.1
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)16.1
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 102 46.4%
Not Applicable 84 38.2%
District Info
District Name
NORTH LAKES ACADEMY
LEAID
2700177
State LEA ID
MN-074053
Phone
(651)982-2688
Website
http://www.northlakesacademy.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
FOREST LAKE
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,443K
Federal Revenue
$429K
State Revenue
$7,711K
Local Revenue
$303K
Total Expenditure
$8,868K
Instruction Exp.
$5,197K
Support Services
$1,439K
Other Current Exp.
$208K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of North Lakes Academy Elementary

1
North Lakes Academy Middle School
FOREST LAKE · Not reported
0 mi
2
North Lakes Academy 7-12 Campus
FOREST LAKE · High
1 mi
3
Step
FOREST LAKE · High
1.4 mi
4
Forest Lake Area Community School
FOREST LAKE · High
1.4 mi
5
Early Childhood Special Education
FOREST LAKE · Prekindergarten
1.4 mi
6
Ranger Online
FOREST LAKE · Not reported
1.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Lakes Academy Elementary, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend North Lakes Academy Elementary?
220 students are enrolled at North Lakes Academy Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does North Lakes Academy Elementary have?
North Lakes Academy Elementary has 16.1 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.6:1.
What grades does North Lakes Academy Elementary serve?
North Lakes Academy Elementary serves grades KG through 06.
Is North Lakes Academy Elementary a charter school?
North Lakes Academy Elementary is a charter school.
What metro area is North Lakes Academy Elementary located in?
North Lakes Academy Elementary is located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area.
What school district does North Lakes Academy Elementary belong to?
North Lakes Academy Elementary is part of the NORTH LAKES ACADEMY school district.
How much does NORTH LAKES ACADEMY spend per student?
The NORTH LAKES ACADEMY district spends approximately $40,309,091 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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