Agamim Classical Academy

5300 FRANCE AVENUE SOUTH
EDINA, MN 55410

www.agamim.org

Charter School 268 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Agamim Classical Academy, located in Hopkins, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, content-rich classical curriculum rooted in the "liberal arts and sciences" tradition. By emphasizing a time-tested approach to education, Agamim focuses on cultivating student virtue, critical thinking, and a deep knowledge of history, literature, and the arts, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and responsible citizenship.

Central to the school's philosophy is an emphasis on character development and the pursuit of truth, beauty, and goodness. In addition to core academics, the school places a significant priority on high-level literacy and the study of classical primary sources. Agamim fosters a structured, collaborative environment where students are encouraged to engage deeply with the "Great Conversation" of human history, ensuring they are not just consumers of information, but thoughtful, articulate individuals capable of independent analysis.

268

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Agamim Classical Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	123
Hispanic	13
Black	57
Asian	36
Two or More	37
American Indian	2

White
123 (45.9 %)
Black
57 (21.3 %)
Two or More
37 (13.8 %)
Asian
36 (13.4 %)
Hispanic
13 (4.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.7 %)

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:	Agamim Classical Academy
Phone:	(952)856-2531
Website:	http://www.agamim.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 34

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 29

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 29

Grade 5 40

Grade 6 26

Grade 7 25

Grade 8 25