Enrollment
326
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Community of Peace Academy Elem
Federal NCES profile for Community of Peace Academy Elem, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270011502605Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 9
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community of Peace Academy Elem earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #82 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 77.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Community of Peace Academy Elem has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community of Peace Academy Elem ranks #82 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Community of Peace Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011502605 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.5%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Community of Peace Academy Elem compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Community of Peace Academy Elem
Community of Peace Academy Elem is a high-poverty, mid-sized charter combined-grade school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 326 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need is high: 77.5% of students qualify for free meals, 81% above the Minnesota average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 326 students, its enrollment sits close to the Minnesota median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,334 scored Minnesota schools.
Among 117 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #103, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by African American (33%) and Hispanic or Latino (26%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 74/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.5% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Community of Peace Academy also operates Community of Peace Academy Middle (279 students) and Community of Peace Academy High Sch (250 students) alongside Community of Peace Academy Elem.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Community of Peace Academy Elem compares
Community of Peace Academy Elem on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 3% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.5% | ▲ 81% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 326 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
326
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 65% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,238
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 21 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
African American 33.1%
Hispanic or Latino 26.1%
Asian 26.1%
Two or More 9.2%
White 5.5%
Largest group: African American at 33.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 74.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 74.3, Community of Peace Academy Elem is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Community of Peace Academy, which includes Community of Peace Academy Elem.
$14,238
Per student
-7%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 1.2%
State 84.3%
Federal 14.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Community of Peace Academy Elem Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community of Peace Academy Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Community of Peace Academy High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community of Peace Academy Elem's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~326 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Community of Peace Academy Elem
How many students attend Community of Peace Academy Elem?
Community of Peace Academy Elem has 326 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community of Peace Academy Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Community of Peace Academy Elem is 16.3:1, which is 3% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community of Peace Academy Elem?
77.5% of students at Community of Peace Academy Elem are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Community of Peace Academy Elem?
The largest demographic group at Community of Peace Academy Elem is African American at 33.1% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 74.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community of Peace Academy Elem?
Community of Peace Academy Elem has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Community of Peace Academy Elem rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Community of Peace Academy Elem ranks #82 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is Community of Peace Academy Elem a good school?
Community of Peace Academy Elem earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Community of Peace Academy?
Besides Community of Peace Academy Elem, Community of Peace Academy also operates Community of Peace Academy Middle (279 students) and Community of Peace Academy High Sch (250 students). See the Community of Peace Academy district page for the complete list.
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