Enrollment
724
Minnesota · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Saint Paul, MN
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms
Federal NCES profile for Hmong College Prep Academy Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 17/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 270034203700Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #11 of 13
- middle schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 17
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Minnesota
- 68.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms has class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong College Prep Academy Ms ranks #11 of 13 middle schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Hmong College Prep Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270034203700 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.7:1
vs 15.8:1 Minnesota avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.1%
vs 42.8% Minnesota avg
+59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hmong College Prep Academy Ms compares with Minnesota and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hmong College Prep Academy Ms
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms is a higher-need, large charter middle school in Saint Paul, Minnesota, enrolling 724 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.7:1 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.1% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 724 puts it in the larger third of Minnesota schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 2,334 Minnesota schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 100 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Minnesota schools statewide, it ranks #97, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly Asian (97% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 6/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 724 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hmong College Prep Academy spends $11,920 per pupil, 22% below the Minnesota average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Hmong College Prep Academy also operates Hmong College Prep Academy Es (988 students) and Hmong College Prep Academy Hs (791 students) alongside Hmong College Prep Academy Ms.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hmong College Prep Academy Ms compares
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms on the metrics families compare, against Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 12% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.1% | ▲ 59% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 724 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
724
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 73% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,920
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,270
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 724 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Asian 97.1%
Two or More 1.5%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: Asian at 97.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.7, Hmong College Prep Academy Ms is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hmong College Prep Academy, which includes Hmong College Prep Academy Ms.
$11,920
Per student
-22%
vs Minnesota
Avg $15,270
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 0.7%
State 81.0%
Federal 18.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hmong College Prep Academy Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hmong College Prep Academy Es | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hmong College Prep Academy Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hmong College Prep Academy Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Minnesota, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~724 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Hmong College Prep Academy Ms
How many students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Ms?
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms has 724 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hmong College Prep Academy Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Hmong College Prep Academy Ms is 17.7:1, which is 12% higher than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hmong College Prep Academy Ms?
68.1% of students at Hmong College Prep Academy Ms 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 Ms?
The largest demographic group at Hmong College Prep Academy Ms is Asian at 97.1% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hmong College Prep Academy Ms?
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hmong College Prep Academy Ms rank among middle schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Hmong College Prep Academy Ms ranks #11 of 13 middle 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 middle schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
Is Hmong College Prep Academy Ms a good school?
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms earns 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hmong College Prep Academy?
Besides Hmong College Prep Academy Ms, Hmong College Prep Academy also operates Hmong College Prep Academy Es (988 students) and Hmong College Prep Academy Hs (791 students). See the Hmong College Prep Academy district page for the complete list.
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