Universal Academy Elementary

Elementary Charter No virtual instruction MINNEAPOLIS, MN Grades PK–06 City: Large Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI SchoolScore™ D (58.3)
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Universal Academy Elementary
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55406
Elementary ★ Charter No virtual instruction Grades PK–06 SchoolScore™ D (58.3)
411
Students
22.5
Teachers
18.3:1
Student:Teacher
(651)340-5994
Phone
http://www.uacsmn.org/
Website

Universal Academy Elementary is a public charter Elementary school located in MINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA, operated by the Universal Academy Charter School school district. It serves grades PK–06.

Key statistics: 411 students enrolled; a 18.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large 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
411.0
State avg: 392.0
▲ 5% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.26:1
State avg: 13.5:1
▲ 36% worse
Free Lunch %
92.7%
State avg: 45.6%
▲ 103% worse
School Details
School Name
Universal Academy Elementary
NCESSCH ID
270039304758
State School ID
MN-074225-074225010
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
Yes
Charter Auth
NOVATION EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
2912 28TH AVE S
City
MINNEAPOLIS
State
Minnesota
ZIP Code
55406
County
Hennepin County
Metro Area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
2705
State Leg. Upper
27063
State Leg. Lower
2763A
Latitude
44.94962
Longitude
-93.23214
Grades Offered
Pre-K Kindergarten 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th
👥
411
Total Students
👩‍🏫
22.5
Teachers FTE
📐
18.3:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
22.5
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)22.5
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 381 92.7%
Not Applicable 311 75.7%
District Info
District Name
Universal Academy Charter School
LEAID
2700393
State LEA ID
MN-074225
Phone
(651)442-3124
Website
http://www.uacsmn.org/
Type
Independent charter district
Status
Open
City
MINNEAPOLIS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$8,012K
Federal Revenue
$1,149K
State Revenue
$6,734K
Local Revenue
$129K
Total Expenditure
$7,662K
Instruction Exp.
$3,240K
Support Services
$2,627K
Other Current Exp.
$473K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Universal Academy Elementary

1
Universal Academy Middle/High
MINNEAPOLIS · Secondary
0 mi
2
MTS HIGH SCHOOL
MINNEAPOLIS · High
0.3 mi
3
Longfellow Alternative High
MINNEAPOLIS · High
0.3 mi
4
Prekindergarten South
MINNEAPOLIS · Prekindergarten
0.3 mi
5
Bdote Learning Center
MINNEAPOLIS · Elementary
0.4 mi
6
Sullivan Elementary
MINNEAPOLIS · Elementary
0.4 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Universal Academy Elementary?
411 students are enrolled at Universal Academy Elementary, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Universal Academy Elementary have?
Universal Academy Elementary has 22.5 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.3:1.
What grades does Universal Academy Elementary serve?
Universal Academy Elementary serves grades PK through 06.
Is Universal Academy Elementary a charter school?
Universal Academy Elementary is a charter school.
What metro area is Universal Academy Elementary located in?
Universal Academy Elementary is located in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI metropolitan area.
What school district does Universal Academy Elementary belong to?
Universal Academy Elementary is part of the Universal Academy Charter School school district.
How much does Universal Academy Charter School spend per student?
The Universal Academy Charter School district spends approximately $18,642,336 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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