- Enrollment
- 326
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Community of Peace Academy Middle
Federal NCES profile for Community of Peace Academy Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 10/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270011505136Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Community of Peace Academy Middle earns 10/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #25 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 10
- Resource Index · Lower
- 31:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 76.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Community of Peace Academy Middle has class sizes larger than 96% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Community of Peace Academy Middle ranks #25 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Community of Peace Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270011505136 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Community of Peace Academy Middle held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 15.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 270011505136 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · SMALL · CHARTER
279 enr · 31:1 · 76.7% lunch · RII 10
Nearest enrollment peer: Community of Peace Academy Elem (326 students)
Community of Peace Academy Middle held near 291 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 9.4 → 15.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Community of Peace Academy Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Community of P
Community of Peace Academy Elem
326 students
- This school
Community of Peace Academy Middle
279 students
- Community of P
Community of Peace Academy High Sch
250 students
What this shows Community of Peace Academy Middle reports 279 students on the CCD universe file.
How Community of Peace Academy Middle compares
Community of Peace Academy Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 31:1 | ▲ 96% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.7% | ▲ 79% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 279 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
31:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
279
Bigger than 29% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% 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
31:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 96% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
53.0%
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
$14,282
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
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 + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 31.2%
Hispanic or Latino 30.8%
African American 26.9%
White 6.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Largest group: Asian at 31.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.9, Community of Peace Academy Middle is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Community of Peace Academy reports $14,282 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Community of Peace Academy Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community of Peace Academy Elem | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Community of Peace Academy High Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Community of Peace Academy Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 250
- Students per teacher
- 25:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
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 (~279 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~31:1)
Frequently asked questions about Community of Peace Academy Middle
How many students attend Community of Peace Academy Middle?
Community of Peace Academy Middle has 279 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 283 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Community of Peace Academy Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Community of Peace Academy Middle is 31:1, which is 96% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Community of Peace Academy Middle?
76.7% of students at Community of Peace Academy Middle 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 Middle?
The largest demographic group at Community of Peace Academy Middle is Asian at 31.2% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Community of Peace Academy Middle?
Community of Peace Academy Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 10/100 (lower 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 Community of Peace Academy Middle rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Community of Peace Academy Middle ranks #25 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 Community of Peace Academy?
Besides Community of Peace Academy Middle, Community of Peace Academy also operates Community of Peace Academy Elem (326 students) and Community of Peace Academy High Sch (250 students). See the Community of Peace Academy district page for the complete list.