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:
814^th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,908

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 1,031

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

96.7%

Two or more races:

1.7%

Hispanic:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School ranks worse than 92.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Asian (96.7%), two or more races (1.7%), Hispanic (1.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is 10.1. (See more...)

Compare Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School employs 101.1 full-time teachers.

Finance

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

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Male students:

Asian students:

Hmong College Prep Academy:

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

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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
2019	10.99	780^th	870	10.3%
2021	2.60	858^th	869	1.3%
2022	3.57	839^th	858	2.2%
2023	4.94	802^nd	845	5.1%
2024	7.37	814^th	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
2019	41.60	126^th	239	47.3%
2021	21.19	167^th	175	4.6%
2022	19.75	240^th	256	6.3%
2023	26.32	236^th	276	14.5%
2024	40.77	177^th	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
2019	15.43	467^th	515	9.3%
2021	6.27	409^th	417	1.9%
2022	7.24	486^th	500	2.8%
2023	10.96	501^st	524	4.4%
2024	15.75	527^th	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
2019	21.86	631^st	740	14.7%
2021	7.91	669^th	683	2.0%
2022	10.51	634^th	663	4.4%
2023	10.51	718^th	774	7.2%
2024	12.89	715^th	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
2019	11.01	717^th	787	8.9%
2021	2.24	779^th	783	0.5%
2022	3.25	786^th	799	1.6%
2023	4.45	757^th	787	3.8%
2024	6.39	770^th	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
2019	11.36	716^th	798	10.3%
2021	2.88	765^th	784	2.4%
2022	4.26	781^st	808	3.3%
2023	5.50	757^th	799	5.3%
2024	8.89	760^th	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
2019	18.01	110^th	136	19.1%
2021	11.02	84^th	88	4.5%
2022	12.18	123^rd	131	6.1%
2023	12.18	120^th	128	6.3%
2024	13.93	141^st	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.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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Year	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2019	0	1004	4	8	1016
2020	0	1079	9	18	1106
2021	4	1016	9	20	1049
2022	2	992	9	22	1025
2023	5	997	11	18	1031

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

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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

Year	Total 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 780^th of 870 Elementary schools	Ranks 802^nd 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)	37.8	20.4	17.3%
3rd Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)	37.8	20.4	17.3%
3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)	65.6	59.1	6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)	22.5	11	11.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)	22.5	11	11.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)	54.6	47.4	7.2%
4th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)	47.1	16.8	30.2%
4th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)	47.1	16.8	30.2%
4th Grade Math (Minnesota)	63.9	57.1	6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)	28	17.1	10.9%
4th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)	28	17.1	10.9%
4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	55.4	48.4	7.1%
5th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)	27.5	5.7	21.8%
5th Grade Math (Hmong College Prep Academy)	27.5	5.7	21.8%
5th Grade Math (Minnesota)	52	44.4	7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)	34.4	23.8	10.6%
5th Grade Reading (Hmong College Prep Academy)	34.4	23.8	10.6%
5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	65.8	58.7	7%
5th Grade Science (Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School)	20.6	9.1	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Hmong College Prep Academy)	20.6	9.1	11.5%
5th Grade Science (Minnesota)	54.9	48.4	6.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1016	1031	1.5%
African American	0	5
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1004	997	0.7%
Hispanic	4	11	175%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	0
Two or More Races	8	18	125%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	79%	85.8%	6.8%

Schools Near Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)							MCA-III Reading (2024)							MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 3rd Grade	MCA-III Math 4th Grade	MCA-III Math 5th Grade	MCA-III Math 6th Grade	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 3rd Grade	MCA-III Reading 4th Grade	MCA-III Reading 5th Grade	MCA-III Reading 6th Grade	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 5th Grade	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	1515 Brewster Street	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Hmong College Prep Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 209-8002	1,031	101	10.1	85.8%	0 (0.0%)	5 (0.5%)	11 (1.1%)	997 (96.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (1.7%)	7.4	814^th of 881 public elementary schools	7.6%		4.9	802^nd of 845 public elementary schools	5.1%	12	28.5	23.8	9.7				19.9	13.3	18.7	25.4				19.6	11.0		11.0	$10,908
Midway Star Academy	Public, Charter	K-8	1091 Snelling Avenue North	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Midway Star Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 642-0667	416	23	17.7	95.4%	0 (0.0%)	414 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	19.5	726^th of 881 public elementary schools	17.6%		28.5	633^rd of 845 public elementary schools	25.1%	93	42.6	38.5	6.3	15.2	28.6	15.6	25.1	18.8	26.9	21.2	54.6	61.9	25.0	32.1	18.8	3.2	11.1	$17,098
New Century School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1380 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	New Century School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 478-4535	349	33	10.4	96.0%	2 (0.6%)	347 (99.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14.6	761^st of 881 public elementary schools	13.6%		12.1	743^rd of 845 public elementary schools	12.1%	18	27.8	29.6	14.6				24.8	22.2	24.1	36.6				26.9	30.0		30.0	$12,325
Minnesota Connections Academy K-6	Public, Virtual, Charter	K-6	1350 Energy Lane	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Minnesota Transitions Charter School	Yes	No	Yes	No	(651) 523-0888	990	28	35.5	65.9%	588 (59.4%)	130 (13.1%)	90 (9.1%)	30 (3.0%)	31 (3.1%)	2 (0.2%)	119 (12.0%)	26.1	680^th of 881 public elementary schools	22.8%		23.6	670^th of 845 public elementary schools	20.7%	10	36.2	22.2	10.7	23.4			22.2	41.3	33.6	35.1	50.6			41.3	26.8		26.8
Great River Elementary School	Public, Charter	1-6	1326 Energy Park Dr	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Great River School	Yes	No	No	No	(651) 305-2780	384	16	23.8	17.4%	289 (75.3%)	9 (2.3%)	26 (6.8%)	18 (4.7%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	34 (8.9%)	62.2	351^st of 881 public elementary schools	60.2%		60.7	361^st of 845 public elementary schools	57.3%	10	32.3	54.1	36.1	33.9			39.0	45.0	64.5	82.3	71.4			66.0	57.4		57.4	$5,108
Hamline Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1599 Englewood Ave	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(651) 293-8715	303	26	11.4	84.2%	63 (20.8%)	139 (45.9%)	22 (7.3%)	35 (11.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (14.5%)	4.8	843^rd of 881 public elementary schools	4.3%		5.3	800^th of 845 public elementary schools	5.3%	43	10.3	15.4	2.2				8.9	10.0	24.4	13.3				15.9	11.6		11.6	$17,968
Chelsea Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1557 Huron St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8790	326	22	15.1	42.3%	171 (52.5%)	56 (17.2%)	28 (8.6%)	30 (9.2%)	5 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (11.0%)	56	426^th of 881 public elementary schools	51.6%		46	520^th of 845 public elementary schools	38.5%	94	59.3	39.0	46.2				49.3	54.4	45.2	62.8				54.7	40.0		40.0	$14,359
Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Public, Charter	K-8	1031 Como Avenue	Saint Paul	55103	Ramsey County	Twin Cities German Immersion Charter	Yes	No	No	Yes	(651) 492-7106	615	49	12.4	10.1%	519 (84.4%)	20 (3.3%)	27 (4.4%)	11 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (6.2%)	70.5	249^th of 881 public elementary schools	71.7%		69.5	257^th of 845 public elementary schools	69.6%	8	53.7	61.0	34.9	43.1	54.0	56.6	50.3	56.7	62.7	68.2	69.0	86.2	67.9	68.5	71.2	52.8	63.0	$11,805
The Journey School	Public, Charter	K-6	775 Lexington Parkway N	Saint Paul	55104	Ramsey County	The Journey School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(612) 389-1579	122	8	14.6	83.6%	1 (0.8%)	79 (64.8%)	20 (16.4%)	4 (3.3%)	1 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (13.9%)	6.5	821^st of 881 public elementary schools	6.8%		3.8	814^th of 845 public elementary schools	3.7%	7	15.8	5.6	0.0				6.9	26.3	22.2	21.4				20.7	7.1		7.1
St. Anthony Park Elementary	Public	K-6	2180 Knapp St	Saint Paul	55108	Ramsey County	Saint Paul Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(651) 293-8735	505	31	16.4	39.6%	287 (56.8%)	91 (18.0%)	43 (8.5%)	40 (7.9%)	6 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	38 (7.5%)	74.7	205^th of 881 public elementary schools	76.7%		71.2	240^th of 845 public elementary schools	71.6%	35	62.9	75.6	52.6				63.2	49.3	58.8	62.6				57.7	66.0		66.0	$14,338

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What is the racial makeup of Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School?

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

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

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How many students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School?

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

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