BEACON ACADEMY

www.beaconacademy.com/

Charter School 524 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Beacon Academy, located in Crystal, Minnesota, is a public charter school serving students in kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and character development, operating under a mission to prepare students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and fostering a supportive, small-school environment, Beacon Academy aims to provide a personalized educational experience that meets the diverse needs of its student body.

Beyond its core academic program, the school emphasizes a values-based approach to education, often highlighting the importance of community, responsibility, and leadership. Beacon Academy utilizes a "back-to-basics" instructional philosophy that prioritizes core subjects like literacy and mathematics, while also incorporating enrichment opportunities to keep students engaged. As a public charter, it remains tuition-free and accessible to families in the area who are looking for an alternative to traditional district schools with a clear focus on structured achievement.

524

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for BEACON ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	186
Hispanic	75
Black	193
Asian	4
Two or More	63
American Indian	3

Black
193 (36.8%)
White
186 (35.5%)
Hispanic
75 (14.3%)
Two or More
63 (12.0%)
Asian
4 (0.8%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	BEACON ACADEMY
Phone:	(763)546-9999
Website:	http://www.beaconacademy.com/
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	214
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 44

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 43

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 74

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 56