Natural Science Academy

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Public, Charter

920 Holley Ave Ste 3
Saint Paul Park, MN 55071-8888

(651) 925-5050

District: Natural Science Academy

Student/teacher ratio: 16.1

Number of students: 84

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.6%

Hispanic:

10.7%

Two or more races:

10.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 8.3%

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Rank History for Natural Science Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MN State Percentile
2012	25.41	704^th	820	14.1%
2013	53.40	464^th	824	43.7%
2017	12.18	762^nd	853	10.7%
2018	30.61	660^th	847	22.1%
2019	48.41	526^th	870	39.5%

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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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by a parent
Monday, August 26, 2019

We have had a great experience at Natural Science Academy! We love that it is a small school with a great community feel. The staff knows all of the children and our kids are more than just a number here. The teachers and paras work really hard to meet the individual needs of students and they have the ability to think outside the box a bit more than a traditional district school might. My kids love all of the outdoor and nature immersion opportunities the school offers (going outside 2x a day for PE and Recess, environmental education) as well as the monthly "Edventures" to parks, museums, etc.

As parents, we really appreciate that in addition to the traditional academic elements (math, science, reading, etc.) the school incorporates work on social/emotional development and environmental stewardship to help kids become well-rounded citizens, good friends, and collaborative teammates - which is amazing! NSA does a great job of developing the whole child, not just pushing them to get the highest possible test scores like most schools these days are being forced to do. We are really happy with our decision to attend and feel so lucky to have this free charter school option available to our kids! Close Quote

by a parent
Saturday, May 23, 2015

Love the family friendly involvement that parents can contribute to the school and the atmosphere surrounded. And the fact that is not a big school, everyone knows each other, kids always enjoy the outdoors all year long, help them to open their mind since they are expose to nature, I love the fact there is no computers, music class, gym or playground this helps to kids use their minds more like the older days...! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Natural Science Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2009	33	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	40
2010	45	5	3	1	n/a	n/a	54
2011	50	1	2	0	0	0	53
2012	52	1	2	2	1	1	59
2013	45	0	2	1	0	5	53
2014	47	3	5	3	0	2	60
2015	51	2	0	8	0	1	62
2016	54	2	0	10	0	0	66
2017	60	1	3	15	0	1	80
2018	62	1	0	12	0	3	78
2019	66	0	1	10	0	8	85
2020	66	0	0	9	0	9	84

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Natural Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	40	3.5	11.4	n/a
2010	54	4.5	12.0	3.7
2011	53	3.9	13.3	18.9
2012	59	3.9	14.8	18.6
2013	53	3.5	14.7	18.9
2014	60	3.9	15.3	21.7
2015	62	4.0	15.5	16.1
2016	66	4.0	16.5	10.6
2017	80	5.0	16.0	3.8
2018	78	6.0	13.0	0
2019	85	5.0	17.0	3.5
2020	84	5.2	16.1	8.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Natural Science Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	40	3.5	11.4	n/a
2010	54	4.5	12.0	3.7
2011	53	3.9	13.3	18.9
2012	59	3.9	14.8	18.6
2013	53	3.5	14.7	18.9
2014	60	3.9	15.3	21.7
2015	62	4.0	15.5	16.1
2016	66	4.0	16.5	10.6
2017	80	5.0	16.0	3.8
2018	78	6.0	13.0	0
2019	85	5.0	17.0	3.5
2020	84	5.2	16.1	8.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Natural Science Academy

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$11,193

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enlighten Academy Charter School	Public, Charter	1730 Old Hudson Rd	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Enlighten Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 401-6183									(n/a)
Cse - Oll High School	Public, Charter	240 Plato Blvd E	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
College Prep Elementary Online	Public, Charter	355 Randolph Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	College Preparatory Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 605-2360	0	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
School of Leaders for PS Secondary	Public, Charter	905 Jefferson Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	School of Leadership Public Service	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 582-8204									(n/a)
Sisu Environmental School	Public, Charter	768 Hamline Ave S	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Sisu Environmental School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 582-8204									(n/a)
Early Educational HUB	Public	1317 Charles Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 325-2400	0	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Washington Technology Middle School	Public	1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 293-8830	0	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Cse - Oll Ec-5	Public, Charter	270 Larpenteur Ave W	Saint Paul	55113	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Community School of Excellence - Middle School	Public, Charter	270 Larpenteur Ave W	Saint Paul	55113	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)
Cse - Oll 6-8	Public, Charter	270 Larpenteur Ave W	Saint Paul	55113	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	(n/a)

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Students at Natural Science Academy are 79% White, 11% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races.

How many students attend Natural Science Academy?

In the 2019-20 school year, 84 students attended Natural Science Academy.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	Total
Enlighten Academy Charter School	Public, Charter		1730 Old Hudson Rd	Saint Paul	55106	Ramsey County	Enlighten Academy Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 401-6183																			(n/a)
Cse - Oll High School	Public, Charter		240 Plato Blvd E	Saint Paul	55107	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
College Prep Elementary Online	Public, Charter		355 Randolph Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	College Preparatory Elementary	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 605-2360	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
School of Leaders for PS Secondary	Public, Charter		905 Jefferson Ave	Saint Paul	55102	Ramsey County	School of Leadership Public Service	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 582-8204																			(n/a)
Sisu Environmental School	Public, Charter		768 Hamline Ave S	Saint Paul	55116	Ramsey County	Sisu Environmental School	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 582-8204																			(n/a)
Early Educational HUB	Public		1317 Charles Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 325-2400	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Washington Technology Middle School	Public		1495 Rice St	Saint Paul	55117	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 293-8830	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cse - Oll Ec-5	Public, Charter		270 Larpenteur Ave W	Saint Paul	55113	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Community School of Excellence - Middle School	Public, Charter		270 Larpenteur Ave W	Saint Paul	55113	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Cse - Oll 6-8	Public, Charter		270 Larpenteur Ave W	Saint Paul	55113	Ramsey County	Community School Of Excellence	Yes	(n/a)	(n/a)	(n/a)	(651) 917-0073	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)