Serving 261 students in grades Kindergarten-2, Nompeng Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 56%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 50-54% (which was lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 was higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
261 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)60-64%
56%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)50-54%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
88%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
10%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 56% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 59% MN state average).
How many students attend Nompeng Academy?
261 students attend Nompeng Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of Nompeng Academy students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nompeng Academy?
Nompeng Academy has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Nompeng Academy offer ?
Nompeng Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Nompeng Academy part of?
Nompeng Academy is part of Noble Academy School District.
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