Very Good
#543 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 27% in state
Based on limited data
Bultum Academy
Elementary School · Bultum Academy Charter School · Columbia Heights, MN
A charter elementary school in Columbia Heights, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1555 40TH AVE NE, Columbia Heights, MN 55421
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on MN statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bultum Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 44Car-Dependent
- Transit 44Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,515/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,141
Median home value
$260,500
Median rent
$1,281/mo
College educated
34.3%
Homeownership
60.4%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Immaculate Conception SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.6private | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 164 | Compare → |
| Early ChildhoodEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK | 0.9 mi | 62 | Compare → |
| Highland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Waite Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 269 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Bultum Academy Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Bultum Academy is listed in Bultum Academy Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bultum Academy
Bultum Academy is a public elementary school in Columbia Heights, MN, part of Bultum Academy Charter School, serving approximately 232 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #543 of 1,992 schools in MN. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bultum Academy
What grades does Bultum Academy serve?
Bultum Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Bultum Academy?
Bultum Academy has an enrollment of approximately 232 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bultum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Bultum Academy is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bultum Academy rank in MN?
Bultum Academy ranks #543 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Bultum Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Bultum Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bultum Academy a charter school?
Yes, Bultum Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Bultum Academy a Title I school?
No, Bultum Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bultum Academy?
87.9% of students at Bultum Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 232
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Anoka County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.9%
- Phone
- (763) 450-3522
- Area population (ZIP 55421)
- 31,051
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55421; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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