Community of Peace Academy Elem

www.cpapk12.org

Charter School 325 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Community of Peace Academy (CPA) is a public charter school located on the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, serving students from kindergarten through eighth grade. The school is defined by its commitment to a peace-based educational philosophy, which emphasizes restorative practices, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive, non-violent community. By integrating these values directly into the daily curriculum, CPA aims to create a safe and structured environment that fosters both academic achievement and the development of responsible, empathetic citizens.

Beyond its focus on character development, the school offers a rigorous academic program that prepares students for high school and beyond. As a charter school, CPA operates with a high level of accountability and community involvement, often fostering close partnerships with families to ensure a holistic approach to student success. Located in a culturally diverse neighborhood, the school prides itself on being an inclusive institution that celebrates student backgrounds while maintaining a strong commitment to academic excellence and personal growth.

325

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community of Peace Academy Elem
Demographic	Student Count
White	17
Hispanic	68
Black	99
Asian	115
Two or More	26

Asian
115 (35.4 %)
Black
99 (30.5 %)
Hispanic
68 (20.9 %)
Two or More
26 (8.0 %)
White
17 (5.2 %)

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:	COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)280-4579
Website:	http://www.cpapk12.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	325
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	234
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 34

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 74