Afsa Elementary

AFSA Elementary is a charter school located in Little Canada, Minnesota. The school serves students from kindergarten through sixth grade and has an enrollment of 143 students. With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, AFSA provides smaller class sizes that allow for more individualized attention.

The school’s dedicated staff includes 15 full-time equivalent teachers who work to meet the diverse needs of their students. AFSA Elementary has a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks at number 1624 out of 2027 schools in Minnesota, placing it around the 20th percentile academically. In terms of performance, 40% of students are proficient or above in ELA/Reading, while only 20% meet proficiency standards in Math.

These scores suggest there is room for academic growth and improvement. AFSA Elementary is situated in a large suburban area that offers a variety of community resources and amenities to support its students’ learning experiences outside the classroom.

With an enrollment of 143 students, Afsa Elementary is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.5:1, Afsa Elementary offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Afsa Elementary is a charter school — a publicly funded school that operates with more autonomy than traditional district schools. Charter schools often have distinct educational models or specialties. Parents should understand the school's specific mission, enrollment process, and how its approach differs from nearby district options.