COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE

COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Community School of Excellence school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 1,102 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 64 teachers, COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

The COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE (CSE) is a public charter school located in Saint Paul, Minnesota, that serves a diverse student body, with a particularly strong focus on supporting the Hmong American community. Founded on the principles of high academic standards and cultural preservation, the school offers a rigorous curriculum integrated with Hmong language and culture programs. CSE is designed to be a comprehensive community hub, aiming to bridge the gap between home and school by fostering an environment where students feel culturally represented and academically challenged.

The school operates as a K-8 institution and is noted for its "whole-child" approach, which emphasizes not only core subjects like math and literacy but also social-emotional development and extracurricular opportunities. By promoting a philosophy of "excellence," the school encourages students to become bilingual and biliterate, preparing them for success in a global society while maintaining a deep connection to their heritage. Through its mission, CSE strives to close the achievement gap and provide equitable educational opportunities for all its students in a supportive, community-focused setting.

For more information, contact COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE at (651) 917-0073 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.