At a glance
Reported students
26
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
5.82
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
4.5:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota other enrollment
50th percentile
Compared with 324 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266.5
MPS Metro DT: 26 reported students.
State peer staffing position
35th percentile
4.5:1 reported; state peer median 6.1:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 29
- Teachers (FTE)
- 6.7
- Student–teacher ratio
- 4.3:1
What the reported data says about MPS Metro DT
MPS Metro DT is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Minneapolis. It is one of 97 current school records connected to Minneapolis Public School District. NCES reports 26 students for 2024–25.
Among 324 combined / other schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 26.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 50th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 4.5:1, below the Minnesota median of 6.1:1 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 White (34.6%) and Black (34.6%). English learners represent 3.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 100%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking MPS Metro DT
- 1How do the reported 4.5:1 student–teacher ratio and 5.82 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?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 3.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 100%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 65.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White34.6%
- Hispanic0%
- Black34.6%
- Asian3.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial26.9%
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.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Minneapolis Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
MPS Metro HA
Other · Grades KG–12
35 reported students
Prekindergarten North
Other · Grades PK–PK
10 reported students
Ronald McDonald House
Other · Grades KG–12
6 reported students
Early Childhood Assessment/Special
Other · Grades PK–PK
3 reported students
Prekindergarten South
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
Nonpublic Shared Time
Other · Grades KG–12
0 reported students
Public schools near MPS Metro DT
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Early Childhood Assessment/Special Other · Minneapolis Public School District | PK–PK | 3 | under 0.1 mi |
| Prekindergarten South Other · Minneapolis Public School District | PK–PK | 0 | 1.6 mi |
| Ronald McDonald House Other · Minneapolis Public School District | KG–12 | 6 | 2.6 mi |
| River Bend Educational Center Other · Minneapolis Public School District | KG–12 | 65 | 3.3 mi |
| MPS Metro HA Other · Minneapolis Public School District | KG–12 | 35 | 3.6 mi |
| School 759 Other · St. Louis Park Public School Dist. | 01–12 | 3 | 3.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about MPS Metro DT
What grades does MPS Metro DT serve?
MPS Metro DT reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school (alternative school) in Minneapolis Public School District.
How many students attend MPS Metro DT?
MPS Metro DT reported 26 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 50th percentile among 324 Minnesota combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 29 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at MPS Metro DT?
The calculated ratio is 4.5:1, based on 26 students and 5.82 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 6.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is MPS Metro DT a public, charter, or magnet school?
MPS Metro DT is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Minneapolis Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of MPS Metro DT students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
65.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is MPS Metro DT in?
MPS Metro DT is part of Minneapolis Public School District, based in Minneapolis, MN, which operates 97 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near MPS Metro DT?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Early Childhood Assessment/Special (under 0.1 mi), Prekindergarten South (1.6 mi), Ronald McDonald House (2.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.