D
Needs Improvement
43/100

North Lakes Academy Elementary

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary Charter School
📍 4576 232ND ST N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Overall
D
43/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 32nd percentile in Minnesota
Growth
D
Students gain 0.65 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 8th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Minnesota schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

43
Repit Score
out of 100
266
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%32/1001.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%8/100Students gain 0.65 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 8th percentile in Minnesota (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%81/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 38% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Minnesota schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −14 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Minnesota. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency52% (−1 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency52% (+5 pts vs. state avg 47%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

School Information

Address 4576 232ND ST N
City Forest Lake
ZIP Code 55025
District 2700177
NCES School ID 270017705239
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 55025

Understanding the community around North Lakes Academy Elementary helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $96,006
Per Capita Income $44,796
Poverty Rate 3.7%
Households Earning $100K+ 48.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 37.2%
High School or Higher 94.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $365,100
Median Rent $1,300
Owner-Occupied 74.9%
Renter-Occupied 25.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for North Lakes Academy Elementary.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.9%
Female 45.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 86.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.8%
Asian 3.8%
Two or More Races 3.4%
Black 1.1%
American Indian 1.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 266
Teachers (FTE) 18.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for North Lakes Academy Elementary?
North Lakes Academy Elementary has a Repit School Score of 43 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend North Lakes Academy Elementary?
North Lakes Academy Elementary has 266 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does North Lakes Academy Elementary serve?
North Lakes Academy Elementary serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a charter school.
How much funding does North Lakes Academy Elementary receive per student?
North Lakes Academy Elementary receives $15,411 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around North Lakes Academy Elementary in 55025 ▼
Avg Home Value
$443,071
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,583
1-Year Change
+6.0%
% Renters
25.1%

Other Schools in 55025

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026