COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY

SAINT PAUL, Minnesota — 3 schools

869
Total Enrollment
3
Schools
$17,143
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY operates 3 public schools serving 869 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Minnesota. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other, 1 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 855 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Ramsey County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $17,143 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 1.2% local, 84.3% state, and 14.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 54/100, ranked #176 of 417 in Minnesota against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

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.

Community of Peace Academy Elem accounts for 38.1% of all COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 74.4% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY chronic absenteeism rate is 52.4% — high (typically associated with higher-than-average disruption; recent CRDC data showed elevated rates persisting after pandemic-era schooling changes)

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 Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

14.5%
Federal
84.3%
State
1.2%
Local

Funding Equity

54
Equity Score
176 / 417
State Rank
50
State Average

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

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Ramsey County county, where this district is located.

$1,242
Studio/mo
$1,405
1 BR/mo
$1,709
2 BR/mo
$2,262
3 BR/mo
$2,531
4 BR/mo

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.

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

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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 other, 1 elementary, 1 high. Total enrollment is 869 students.

How much does COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY spend per student?

COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY spends $17,143 per student. The district has an equity score of 54/100, ranking #176 in Minnesota.

What is the average rent near COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Ramsey County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

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 54/100, ranking #176 out of 417 districts in Minnesota. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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