EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER

www.excellacademy.org

Charter School 510 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

Excell Academy Charter School, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is a public charter school serving students in kindergarten through 8th grade. The school is deeply committed to a mission of academic excellence and holistic character development, aiming to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum and fostering a supportive community, Excell Academy strives to bridge achievement gaps and provide equitable educational opportunities for a diverse student body.

The school’s culture is defined by its emphasis on the "Excell Way," which promotes core values such as respect, integrity, and perseverance. In addition to core academics, Excell Academy prioritizes a safe and inclusive environment that encourages parent involvement and community partnerships. By integrating social-emotional learning with traditional academics, the school seeks to empower its students to become responsible, life-long learners who are well-equipped to contribute positively to their community.

510

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

24.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	24
Black	469
Asian	5
Two or More	12

Black
469 (92.0 %)
Hispanic
24 (4.7 %)
Two or More
12 (2.4 %)
Asian
5 (1.0 %)

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:	EXCELL ACADEMY CHARTER
Phone:	(763)533-0500
Website:	http://www.excellacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	510
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	425
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 63

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 53

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 44

Grade 6 36

Grade 7 49

Grade 8 41