Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
College Preparatory Elementary
Federal NCES profile for College Preparatory Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
The verdict
College Preparatory Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools.
- #4 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.6:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 87.1%
- free-lunch eligible
College Preparatory Elementary has class sizes smaller than 86% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, College Preparatory Elementary ranks #4 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
NCES ID 270032504338 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
College Preparatory Elementary grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 270032504338 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
147 enr · 8.6:1 · 87.1% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Santa Ynez Elementary (147 students)
College Preparatory Elementary grew from 147 students in 2022-23 to 164 in 2023-24 (+11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 17.0 → 8.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
How College Preparatory Elementary compares
College Preparatory Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.6:1 | ▼ 46% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 87.1% | ▲ 104% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
Equity indicators methodology
Programs
District finance for College Preparatory Elementary reports $24,918 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
Similar elementary schools in Saint Paul
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~8.6:1)
Frequently asked questions about College Preparatory Elementary
How many students attend College Preparatory Elementary?
College Preparatory Elementary has 147 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 147 (2022-23) → 164 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at College Preparatory Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at College Preparatory Elementary is 8.6:1, which is 46% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 45% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at College Preparatory Elementary?
87.1% of students at College Preparatory Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the Resource Investment Index for College Preparatory Elementary?
College Preparatory Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does College Preparatory Elementary rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, College Preparatory Elementary ranks #4 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in College Preparatory Elementary?
None; College Preparatory Elementary is a single-school charter district, and College Preparatory Elementary is its only campus.