- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+9.3%).
Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 43.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 270034203700 · Saint Paul, MN Middle · MID · CHARTER
724 enr · 17.7:1 · 68.1% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Hmong College Prep Academy Es (988 students)
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms grew from 624 students in 2022-23 to 682 in 2023-24 (+9.3%). Teacher FTE added 41.3 → 43.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hmong College
Hmong College Prep Academy Es
988 students
- Hmong College
Hmong College Prep Academy Hs
791 students
- This school
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms
724 students
What this shows Hmong College Prep Academy Ms reports 724 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hmong College Prep Academy Ms compares
Hmong College Prep Academy Ms is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$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 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.
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
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 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
- 791
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~724 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 624 (2022-23) → 682 (2023-24), up 58.
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, 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 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.
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.