STEP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

STEP Academy Elementary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the STEP Academy school district, located in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 151 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. 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.

STEP Academy Elementary, located on 5th Street East in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that emphasizes a rigorous academic curriculum rooted in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on creating a supportive learning environment designed to prepare elementary-aged children for long-term success. By integrating hands-on learning experiences and project-based instruction, STEP Academy aims to foster critical thinking skills while promoting high standards of academic achievement in core subjects.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and character development. STEP Academy strives to create a culturally responsive environment that values the unique backgrounds of its students, often partnering closely with families to ensure holistic student growth. Its location in Saint Paul serves as a hub for its mission, which is centered on closing achievement gaps and providing equitable educational opportunities for all learners within the community.

For more information, contact STEP Academy Elementary at (651) 289-6120 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

835 5TH ST E
SAINT PAUL, MN 55106-8888
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STEP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in SAINT PAUL, MN with about 151 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
School status:
Added
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
Innovative Quality Schools
District:
STEP Academy
Total Students:
151
Teachers:
1.23
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 151 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending STEP ACADEMY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 99% of the student body.

Black or African American
98.7%
White
1.3%

Female
51.7%
Male
48.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.