ASPEN ACADEMY

www.aspenacademymn.org

Charter School 647 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Aspen Academy, located in Savage, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school distinguishes itself through a focus on a rigorous, classical-inspired liberal arts curriculum, emphasizing core academic subjects such as mathematics, science, literature, and history. By fostering a structured learning environment, Aspen Academy aims to provide students with a strong foundational education that prepares them for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its academic offerings, the school places a significant emphasis on character development and community involvement. Aspen Academy integrates character education into the daily school experience, teaching values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility alongside standard coursework. The school encourages active parent participation and seeks to create a collaborative culture where staff, families, and students work together to support a well-rounded educational experience that balances traditional scholarship with personal growth.

647

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ASPEN ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	346
Hispanic	23
Black	118
Asian	118
Two or More	33
American Indian	8
Pacific Islander	1

White
346 (53.5 %)
Black
118 (18.2 %)
Asian
118 (18.2 %)
Two or More
33 (5.1 %)
Hispanic
23 (3.6 %)
American Indian
8 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	ASPEN ACADEMY
Phone:	(952)226-5940
Website:	http://www.aspenacademymn.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	647
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	164
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	72

* 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 87

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 82

Grade 6 50

Grade 7 48

Grade 8 23