Serving 479 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hope Community Academy Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 5% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 479 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Community Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Community Academy Elementary School's student population of 479 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 185% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
479 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hope Community Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Community Academy Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1805 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
97%
7%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
2%
12%
White
n/a
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Community Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Hope Community Academy Elementary School is ranked #1805 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hope Community Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Hope Community Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hope Community Academy Middle School, Hope Community Academy High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hope Community Academy Elementary School?
479 students attend Hope Community Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hope Community Academy Elementary School students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Community Academy Elementary School?
Hope Community Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hope Community Academy Elementary School offer ?
Hope Community Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hope Community Academy Elementary School part of?
Hope Community Academy Elementary School is part of HOPE Community Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Community Academy Elementary School located?
Hope Community Academy Elementary School is located in the Railroad Island neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Railroad Island.
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