At a glance
Reported students
282
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
8.99
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
31.4:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
34th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
141
Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower: 282 reported students.
State peer staffing position
99th percentile
31.4:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower
Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower is a public elementary school serving grades KG–08 in Minneapolis. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Harvest Best Academy. NCES reports 282 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 31.4:1, above the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (98.6%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (0.7%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower
- 1How do the reported 31.4:1 student–teacher ratio and 8.99 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 87.6%
- Lunch program
- No
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic0%
- Black98.6%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0.7%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Harvest Best Academy
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Best Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–08
508 reported students
Mastery School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
0 reported students
Sankofa Prep Academy
Elementary · Grades KG–05
0 reported students
Public schools near Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best Academy Elementary · Charter · Harvest Best Academy | KG–08 | 508 | under 0.1 mi |
| Mastery School Elementary · Charter · Harvest Best Academy | KG–05 | 0 | under 0.1 mi |
| Bethune Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | PK–05 | 213 | 0.2 mi |
| SET Academy Elementary Elementary · Charter · Metro Schools Charter | KG–05 | 463 | 0.5 mi |
| Online SET Academy Elementary · Charter · Metro Schools Charter | KG–05 | 114 | 0.5 mi |
| Twin Cities International Schools Elementary · Charter · Twin Cities International Schools | KG–05 | 595 | 0.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower
What grades does Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower serve?
Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower reports grades KG–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harvest Best Academy.
How many students attend Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower?
Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower reported 282 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower?
The calculated ratio is 31.4:1, based on 282 students and 8.99 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower a public, charter, or magnet school?
Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower is a public school operating as a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
87.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower in?
Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower is part of Harvest Best Academy, based in Minneapolis, MN, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Wakanda Virtual Academy Lower?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Best Academy (under 0.1 mi), Mastery School (under 0.1 mi), Bethune Elementary (0.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.