Athlos Leadership Academy

10100 NOBLE PARKWAY NORTH
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55443

www.athlosbrooklynpark.org/

Charter School 828 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Athlos Leadership Academy, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through its unique "Athlos" philosophy, which aims to develop the "whole child" by integrating three foundational pillars: Prepared Mind, Healthy Body, and Performance Character. This holistic approach is designed to foster academic success while simultaneously building physical fitness and essential life traits like integrity, courage, and social responsibility.

The school’s academic environment is complemented by a specialized focus on physical literacy and character education. By prioritizing physical activity and intentional character development alongside a rigorous core curriculum, Athlos Leadership Academy seeks to provide students with the foundational skills necessary to thrive in a global society. Its mission centers on creating a culture where student achievement is measured not only by standardized test scores but also by the personal growth and well-rounded development of every individual learner.

828

Total Students

47.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Athlos Leadership Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	82
Black	558
Asian	21
Two or More	111
American Indian	5

Black
558 (67.4 %)
Two or More
111 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
82 (9.9 %)
White
51 (6.2 %)
Asian
21 (2.5 %)
American Indian
5 (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:	Athlos Leadership Academy
Phone:	(763)777-8942
Website:	http://www.athlosbrooklynpark.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	828
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	503
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	113

* 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 76

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 107

Grade 4 100

Grade 5 97

Grade 6 104

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 88