How do these schools compare?
| Metric | MMSA Elementary School | Saint Paul Music Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Saint Paul, MN | Saint Paul, MN |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 243 | 514 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.8:1 | 12.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 97.5% | 75.7% |
| 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 | MMSA Elementary School | Saint Paul Music Academy |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $22,697 | $21,634 |
| District | Minnesota Math and Science Academy | Saint Paul Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | MMSA Elementary School | Saint Paul Music Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 0.0% | 9.1% |
| African American | 94.2% | 17.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 0.4% | 17.7% |
| Asian | 5.3% | 47.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.0% | 7.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | MMSA Elementary School | Saint Paul Music Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 258:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 41.8% | 32.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 6 | 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.