How do these schools compare?
| Metric | LIFE Prep | Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 134 | 638 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 11.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 80.6% | 62.2% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | LIFE Prep | Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,931 | $21,634 |
| District | Life Prep | Saint Paul Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | LIFE Prep | Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6.0% | 1.3% |
| African American | 56.0% | 0.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 8.2% | 3.3% |
| Asian | 19.4% | 92.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 6.0% | 2.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | LIFE Prep | Phalen Lake Hmong Studies Magnet |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 187:1 | 253:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 51.7% | 17.5% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 1 |
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.