How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy | Urban Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 431 | 416 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.4:1 | 12.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.6% | 98.6% |
| Charter School | No | Yes |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy | Urban Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,634 | $16,193 |
| District | Saint Paul Public Schools | Urban Academy Charter School |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy | Urban Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.0% | 1.0% |
| African American | 6.3% | 10.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 5.6% | 1.2% |
| Asian | 35.0% | 86.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 26.9% | 1.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Jie Ming Mandarin Immersion Academy | Urban Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 380:1 | 513:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 7.2% | 8.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 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.