- Enrollment
- 221
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Saint Paul, MN
Hope Community Academy Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hope Community Academy Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 270023003482Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 69
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hope Community Academy Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Minnesota schools.
- #20 of 86
- schools in Saint Paul · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 7.8:1
- small classes for Minnesota
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Hope Community Academy Elementary has class sizes smaller than 89% of Minnesota schools. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Community Academy Elementary ranks #20 of 86 schools in Saint Paul, MN.
School address
District: Hope Community Academy · Minnesota
NCES ID 270023003482 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Hope Community Academy Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 270023003482 · Saint Paul, MN Other · SMALL · CHARTER
434 enr · 7.8:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Hope Community Academy Middle (221 students)
Hope Community Academy Elementary held near 478 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 56.6 → 58.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Hope Community Academy Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Hope Community Academy Elementary
434 students
- Hope Community
Hope Community Academy Middle
221 students
- Hope Community 124
Hope Community Academy High School
124 students
What this shows Hope Community Academy Elementary reports 434 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hope Community Academy Elementary compares
Hope Community Academy Elementary 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 | 7.8:1 | ▼ 51% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 78% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.8:1
Leaner classes than 95% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 78% 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
7.8:1
students per teacher
- 51% below state mean
Top 11% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,898
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 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 93.3%
African American 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.1%
Two or More 1.2%
Largest group: Asian at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Hope Community Academy Elementary is less mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
District finance for Hope Community Academy reports $15,898 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Hope Community Academy Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hope Community Academy Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hope Community Academy High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hope Community Academy Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Nationwide other 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 (~434 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~7.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Hope Community Academy Elementary
How many students attend Hope Community Academy Elementary?
Hope Community Academy Elementary has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Saint Paul, MN. CCD year-over-year: 479 (2022-23) → 478 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Elementary is 7.8:1, which is 51% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 50% 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 Hope Community Academy Elementary?
76.0% of students at Hope Community Academy Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hope Community Academy Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hope Community Academy Elementary is Asian at 93.3% of enrollment, in Saint Paul, MN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hope Community Academy Elementary?
Hope Community Academy Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hope Community Academy Elementary rank among schools in Saint Paul?
By Resource Investment Index, Hope Community Academy Elementary ranks #20 of 86 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 schools in Saint Paul on the city page.
What other schools are in Hope Community Academy?
Besides Hope Community Academy Elementary, Hope Community Academy also operates Hope Community Academy Middle (221 students) and Hope Community Academy High School (124 students). See the Hope Community Academy district page for the complete list.