- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Paul, MN
Hmong College Prep Academy Es
Federal NCES profile for Hmong College Prep Academy Es, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270034205102Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 1
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hmong College Prep Academy Es earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #20 of 26
- elementary schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 69.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hmong College Prep Academy Es has class sizes smaller than 82% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong College Prep Academy Es ranks #20 of 26 elementary schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Hmong College Prep Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270034205102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-16 students YoY
Hmong College Prep Academy Es held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 101.1 → 89.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-16 students YoY 270034205102 · Saint Paul, MN Elementary · MID · CHARTER
988 enr · 9.8:1 · 69.9% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: Hmong College Prep Academy Hs (791 students)
Hmong College Prep Academy Es held near 1,015 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 101.1 → 89.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hmong College Prep Academy Es in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hmong College Prep Academy Es
988 students
- Hmong College
Hmong College Prep Academy Hs
791 students
- Hmong College
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms
724 students
What this shows Hmong College Prep Academy Es reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hmong College Prep Academy Es compares
Hmong College Prep Academy Es 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 | 9.8:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.9% | ▲ 63% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
69.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 18% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
39.7%
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
$13,039
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 988 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 96.3%
Two or More 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: Asian at 96.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 7.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 7.2, Hmong College Prep Academy Es is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hmong College Prep Academy reports $13,039 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hmong College Prep Academy Es Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hmong College Prep Academy Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hmong College Prep Academy Ms | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hmong College Prep Academy Es's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 724
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
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 (~988 students)
Frequently asked questions about Hmong College Prep Academy Es
How many students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Es?
Hmong College Prep Academy Es has 988 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 1,031 (2022-23) → 1,015 (2023-24), nearly flat (-16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hmong College Prep Academy Es?
The student-teacher ratio at Hmong College Prep Academy Es is 9.8:1, which is 38% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hmong College Prep Academy Es?
69.9% of students at Hmong College Prep Academy Es are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hmong College Prep Academy Es?
The largest demographic group at Hmong College Prep Academy Es is Asian at 96.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hmong College Prep Academy Es?
Hmong College Prep Academy Es has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hmong College Prep Academy Es rank among elementary schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong College Prep Academy Es ranks #20 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 Hmong College Prep Academy?
Besides Hmong College Prep Academy Es, Hmong College Prep Academy also operates Hmong College Prep Academy Hs (791 students) and Hmong College Prep Academy Ms (724 students). See the Hmong College Prep Academy district page for the complete list.