Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary

4141 UNIVERSITY AVE NE
COLUMBIA HEIGHTS, MN 55421

www.prodeoacademy.org

Charter School 197 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

ProDeo Academy is a tuition-free, public charter school network serving students in grades K–8, with its Minneapolis campus located on Olson Memorial Highway. Founded on the mission to close the achievement gap, the school operates under a "no excuses" philosophy that emphasizes rigorous academics, character development, and high expectations. By providing a structured, supportive environment, the academy aims to ensure that every student, regardless of background, is prepared for success in competitive high schools and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to be data-driven and focused on core subjects, often incorporating extended learning time to provide extra support for students who need it. Beyond academics, ProDeo places a strong emphasis on core values—such as integrity, perseverance, and respect—integrating these traits into the daily school culture. By combining academic intensity with a robust mentorship approach, ProDeo Academy strives to cultivate both strong scholars and responsible citizens within the Minneapolis community.

197

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prodeo Columbia Heights Primary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	41
Black	139
Asian	3

Black
139 (70.6 %)
Hispanic
41 (20.8 %)
White
14 (7.1 %)
Asian
3 (1.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Prodeo Academy
Phone:	(763)205-9950
Website:	http://www.prodeoacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	197
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	24

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 56

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 68