FIT Academy

Charter School 264 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

FIT Academy, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a public charter school that places a strong emphasis on personalized learning and physical wellness. The school’s mission is centered on the integration of academic rigor with fitness and health, operating on the philosophy that a healthy body supports a healthy, active mind. By prioritizing movement and well-being alongside traditional coursework, the academy aims to foster an educational environment where students are motivated to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

The school serves students in grades K–8 and is known for its small-school atmosphere, which allows for closer relationships between students, staff, and families. Their curriculum is designed to be flexible, often utilizing data-driven instruction to meet the unique needs of each learner. By combining a focus on core subjects—such as math, reading, and science—with physical education and health initiatives, FIT Academy seeks to develop well-rounded students who are equipped with the habits necessary for lifelong success and personal growth.

264

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for FIT Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	26
Black	70
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

White
144 (54.5%)
Black
70 (26.5%)
Hispanic
26 (9.8%)
Two or More
13 (4.9%)
Asian
9 (3.4%)
American Indian
2 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	FIT Academy
Phone:	(952)847-3798
Website:	http://fitacademymn.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	83
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 44

Grade 3 39

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 44