AFSA K-8

2925 COUNTRY DRIVE
LITTLE CANADA, MN 55117

www.afsahighschool.com

Charter School 245 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

AFSA Middle School, located in Maplewood, Minnesota, is a public charter school that distinguishes itself through a specialized focus on agricultural, food, and natural resources education. Serving students in grades 6–8, the school integrates hands-on, inquiry-based learning into its core curriculum. By emphasizing environmental stewardship and scientific exploration, AFSA aims to provide students with a unique educational experience that prepares them for success in high school and beyond while fostering a deep understanding of the world around them.

The school is known for its supportive, small-school environment, which prioritizes strong relationships between staff and students. Because it is part of a K-12 charter community, AFSA Middle School offers a seamless transition into its affiliated high school program. With a mission rooted in experiential learning, the school encourages students to engage with their community and the natural world, ensuring that they develop not only academic proficiency but also the practical skills and sense of responsibility necessary to become informed citizens and future leaders.

245

Total Students

18.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AFSA K-8
Demographic	Student Count
White	135
Hispanic	30
Black	25
Asian	18
Two or More	32
American Indian	5

White
135 (55.1 %)
Two or More
32 (13.1 %)
Hispanic
30 (12.2 %)
Black
25 (10.2 %)
Asian
18 (7.3 %)
American Indian
5 (2.0 %)

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:	AFSA HIGH SCHOOL
Phone:	(651)209-3910
Website:	http://www.afsahighschool.com
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	245
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	112
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 21

Grade 1 19

Grade 2 21

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 21

Grade 6 27

Grade 7 33

Grade 8 56