How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cowern Elementary | North Metro Flex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | North Saint Paul, MN | North Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 413 | 146 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 11.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 58.4% | 62.3% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cowern Elementary | North Metro Flex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,478 | $14,981 |
| District | North St. Paul-Maplewood-Oakdale School District 622 | North Metro Flex Academy |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cowern Elementary | North Metro Flex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19.6% | 25.3% |
| African American | 21.1% | 35.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.8% | 23.3% |
| Asian | 33.2% | 4.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 11.4% | 11.0% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cowern Elementary | North Metro Flex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | - |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.5% | 41.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 2 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.