West Central El. Academy serves 376 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
376 students
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
2%
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
41%
12%
Black
52%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend West Central El. Academy?
376 students attend West Central El. Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of West Central El. Academy students are Black, 41% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Central El. Academy?
West Central El. Academy has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does West Central El. Academy offer ?
West Central El. Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is West Central El. Academy part of?
West Central El. Academy is part of Minneapolis ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School District.
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