Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Summary:

Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is a public charter school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving 1,031 students in grades K-5. The school has a predominantly Asian student population, with 96.7% of students identifying as Asian in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite its high enrollment, Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School consistently underperforms the state average on MCA-III assessments in math, reading, and science across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 19.89% of students were proficient or better in math, compared to the state average of 45.47%. The school also ranks very low among Minnesota elementary schools for various student subgroups, including female students, male students, Asian students, English Language Learners, and students with special needs or low socioeconomic status. With a high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 78.55% in 2020-2021 to 85.84% in 2022-2023, the school's academic challenges may be linked to socioeconomic factors.

In contrast, several nearby schools, such as Great River Elementary, Twin Cities German Immersion Charter, and Falcon Heights Elementary, consistently outperform the state average on MCA-III assessments, particularly in math and reading. This stark contrast in academic performance highlights the educational disparities within the local area and the potential for students to access higher-quality educational opportunities.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-5

 1515 Brewster Street
       Saint Paul, MN  55108-8888


(651) 209-8002

District: Hmong College Prep Academy

SchoolDigger Rank:
814th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,908 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.1 Help
Number of students:  1,031

Racial breakdown:

Asian:
96.7%
Two or more races:
1.7%
Hispanic:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  85.8% Help


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Compare Details Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.37. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (96.7%), two or more races (1.7%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is $10,908.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School 814th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Hmong College Prep Academy 411th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.99 780th 870 10.3%
2021 2.60 858th 869 1.3%
2022 3.57 839th 858 2.2%
2023 4.94 802nd 845 5.1%
2024 7.37 814th 881 7.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 41.60 126th 239 47.3%
2021 21.19 167th 175 4.6%
2022 19.75 240th 256 6.3%
2023 26.32 236th 276 14.5%
2024 40.77 177th 303 41.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 15.43 467th 515 9.3%
2021 6.27 409th 417 1.9%
2022 7.24 486th 500 2.8%
2023 10.96 501st 524 4.4%
2024 15.75 527th 572 7.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 21.86 631st 740 14.7%
2021 7.91 669th 683 2.0%
2022 10.51 634th 663 4.4%
2023 10.51 718th 774 7.2%
2024 12.89 715th 793 9.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.01 717th 787 8.9%
2021 2.24 779th 783 0.5%
2022 3.25 786th 799 1.6%
2023 4.45 757th 787 3.8%
2024 6.39 770th 809 4.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.36 716th 798 10.3%
2021 2.88 765th 784 2.4%
2022 4.26 781st 808 3.3%
2023 5.50 757th 799 5.3%
2024 8.89 760th 826 8.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 18.01 110th 136 19.1%
2021 11.02 84th 88 4.5%
2022 12.18 123rd 131 6.1%
2023 12.18 120th 128 6.3%
2024 13.93 141st 154 8.4%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2019 0 0 1004 4 0 0 8 0 1016
2020 0 0 1079 9 0 0 18 0 1106
2021 0 4 1016 9 0 0 20 0 1049
2022 0 2 992 9 0 0 22 0 1025
2023 0 5 997 11 0 0 18 0 1031

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 1016 n/a n/a 79
2020 1106 79.0 14.0 72.8
2021 1049 86.6 12.1 78.6
2022 1025 94.4 10.8 83.8
2023 1031 101.1 10.1 85.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2019 1016 n/a n/a 79
2020 1106 79.0 14.0 72.8
2021 1049 86.6 12.1 78.6
2022 1025 94.4 10.8 83.8
2023 1031 101.1 10.1 85.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $10,908

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 780th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 802nd of 845 Elementary schools
 5.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)37.820.4
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)37.820.4
 17.3%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)22.511
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)22.511
 11.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)47.116.8
 30.2%
   4th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)47.116.8
 30.2%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)2817.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)2817.1
 10.9%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)27.55.7
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)27.55.7
 21.8%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)34.423.8
 10.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)34.423.8
 10.6%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)20.69.1
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Hmong College Prep Academy)20.69.1
 11.5%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10161031
 1.5%
African American05
American Indian00
Asian1004997
 0.7%
Hispanic411
 175%
Pacific Islander00
White00
Two or More Races818
 125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79%85.8%
 6.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 1,031 students attended Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School.

Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 7.6% of Minnesota elementary schools.

Students at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School are 97% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% Hispanic.


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