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Banaadir Elementary

1800 2ND STREET NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–04Charter
128
Students
Total enrolled
$13,698
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
6.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 60% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 27% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 128 students in grades KG–04 in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,698 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Banaadir Elementary is a small elementary in MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, serving grades KG–04 with 128 students. The district invests $13,698 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 98% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Banaadir Elementary

128
Total Students
6.1 : 1
Student:Teacher
98%
Free Lunch
21
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–04) are served by this school
Gender Distribution69 male · 59 female
54%
46%
Male 54%Female 46%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility98%
National avg 52% · 126 students
Student Composition
98%
Hispanic / Latino2%
Black98%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 270011704989

Academic Outcomes at Banaadir Elementary

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 15th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 55418

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,698Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,698
State avg
$26,183
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,027
Student Support$2,603
Administration$1,644
Operations$2,055
Other$1,370
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,698 spent per student, an estimated $6,068 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
87%
State government
87.3%
Local (property tax)
0.2%
Federal programs
12.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 6.1:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Charter school — may offer specialized curriculum or alternative teaching approaches
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
  • 98% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem
↓
Middle
Banaadir Academy
↓
High School
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12Minnesota Virtual SchoolsMTS HIGH SCHOOLBanaadir Secondary
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 04
Location—
CountyHennepin County
CharterYes
VirtualNo
DistrictMinnesota Transitions Charter Sch →
Phone: (612)724-4680
NCES ID: 270011704989
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in MINNEAPOLIS seeking a charter elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Minnesota Transitions Charter Sch
High
Minnesota Connections Academy 7-12
2,889 students · 07–12
● 44 opp54% FRL
Elem
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6
990 students · KG–06
● 44 opp66% FRL
High
Minnesota Virtual Schools
446 students · 06–12
● 44 opp61% FRL
High
MTS HIGH SCHOOL
176 students · 07–12
● 40 opp91% FRL
High
Banaadir Secondary
95 students · 07–12
100% FRL
Elem
Minnesota Transitions Charter Elem
87 students · KG–06
● 40 opp91% FRL
Mid
Banaadir Academy
50 students · 05–06
98% FRL
High
MTS PEASE ACADEMY
18 students · 09–12
● 53 opp61% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1800 2ND STREET NE, MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55418
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.