Community of Peace Academy

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Saint Paul, Minnesota - 3 schools

An equity score of 56/100 ranks Community of Peace Academy #157 of 410 districts in Minnesota (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $14,282 per pupil, Community of Peace Academy ranks #295 of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending (Minnesota districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

869
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$14,282
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Community of Peace Academy operates 3 public schools serving 869 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Ramsey County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,282 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 509 Minnesota districts by per-pupil spending. See how Minnesota compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 1.2% local, 84.3% state, and 14.5% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 56/100, ranked #157 of 410 in Minnesota against a state average of 50, in line with the typical spread seen across the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

and 52.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 30.3% Asian, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is Community of Peace Academy Elem, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.

Its largest campus is Community of Peace Academy Elem, enrolling 326 students (38% of the district's total enrollment).

Community of Peace Academy Elem accounts for 37.5% of all Community of Peace Academy student enrollment

That dominant concentration means Community of Peace Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the largest entity. Grade band: combined. The share measures enrollment concentration only; it does not establish how the district allocates programs, capital, or staff. Enrollment-weighted aggregates give this entity more weight than any smaller peer, while an unweighted entity average treats every record equally.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Community of Peace Academy reports 74.8% free-lunch eligibility

The reported share sits between 62.5% and 75%, above a simple majority but below the highest descriptive band used here. Title I operates under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015), but its statutory allocation uses additional LEA-level counts and rules not represented by this average. This percentage is an economic-need context measure; it does not establish a Title I award, show dollars received, or describe how funds are distributed among campuses.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Community of Peace Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 52.4% — well above typical (typically associated with unusually large scale or acute resource constraints)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Values this far above typical often signal acute resource constraints or a structurally different scale than most peers — worth reading alongside the underlying counts, not the ratio alone.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.5%
Federal
84.3%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

56
Equity Score
157 / 410
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 3 schools in Community of Peace Academy.

White 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 28.7%
African American 28.3%
Asian 30.3%
Multiracial 6.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 73.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across Community of Peace Academy's schools, above the Minnesota average of 42.8.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 Community of Peace Academy Elem 74.3
  2. 2 Community of Peace Academy High Sch 73.3
  3. 3 Community of Peace Academy Middle 72.9

Programs & Resources

52.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Community of Peace Academy

School Enrollment
Community of Peace Academy Elem
Charter
326
Community of Peace Academy Middle
Charter
279
Community of Peace Academy High Sch
Charter
250

How Community of Peace Academy Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Minnesota districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
Pelican Rapids Public Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Spectrum High School Similar size Lower spending Similar funding mix
Intermediate School District 287 Similar size No spending data More locally funded
Blooming Prairie Public School Dist Similar size Similar spending More locally funded
Deer River Public School District Similar size Higher spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to Community of Peace Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

Nearby Districts in Minnesota

Top districts in the same state, compare side-by-side for enrollment, spending, and demographics.

Anoka-Hennepin School District
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Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan
29,221 students · 41 schools · $15,334/pupil
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Minneapolis Public School District
29,205 students · 97 schools · $21,839/pupil
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Osseo Public School District
20,737 students · 33 schools · $16,345/pupil
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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Community of Peace Academy?

Community of Peace Academy has 3 schools, including 1 combined, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 869 students.

How much does Community of Peace Academy spend per student?

Community of Peace Academy spends $14,282 per student. The district has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #157 in Minnesota.

What is the demographic composition of Community of Peace Academy?

Community of Peace Academy students are 30.3% Asian, 28.7% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% African American, 6.0% White, averaged across 3 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Community of Peace Academy?

Community of Peace Academy has an equity score of 56/100, ranking #157 out of 410 districts in Minnesota.