Universal Academy Elementary

www.uacsmn.org

Charter School 404 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Universal Academy Charter School, located on University Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves students in grades K-8. The school is known for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment that emphasizes core subjects while fostering a supportive community culture. With a mission often centered on student achievement and character development, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for success in high school and beyond by maintaining high expectations for both academic performance and personal conduct.

Beyond its core curriculum, Universal Academy places a strong emphasis on family and community engagement, viewing parents as essential partners in the educational process. The school operates with a focus on creating a safe, inclusive, and structured learning environment that meets the unique needs of its students. By integrating traditional instruction with personalized attention, the school aims to help students reach their full potential, ensuring they develop the foundational skills necessary to thrive in an increasingly complex and globalized world.

404

Total Students

24.8

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Universal Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	4
Black	393
Asian	2
Two or More	4

Black
393 (97.3 %)
Hispanic
4 (1.0 %)
Two or More
4 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)
White
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Universal Academy Charter School
Phone:	(651)340-5994
Website:	http://www.uacsmn.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	404
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	347
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* 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 31

Kindergarten 51

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 48

Grade 6 51