HOPE Community Academy Elementary

Charter School 479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Hope Community Academy, located on Payne Avenue in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student population, with a particular focus on supporting Hmong-American families and the broader East Side community. The school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence while honoring the cultural heritage and linguistic backgrounds of its students. By emphasizing high academic standards and providing a supportive, community-centered environment, the academy aims to prepare its scholars for success in a global society.

Beyond its core curriculum, Hope Community Academy places a strong emphasis on character development and student engagement. The school’s mission is centered on cultivating "lifelong learners" who are equipped with the skills necessary to become contributing, responsible citizens. By maintaining a smaller school setting, the academy is able to offer more personalized attention to students, fostering strong relationships between families, educators, and the community to ensure that every student has the resources and guidance needed to reach their full potential.

479

Total Students

56.6

Full-Time Teachers

8.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HOPE Community Academy Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	4
Black	7
Asian	465
Two or More	1

Asian
465 (97.1 %)
Black
7 (1.5 %)
Hispanic
4 (0.8 %)
White
2 (0.4 %)
Two or More
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:	HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)796-4500
Website:	http://hopecommunityacademy.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	56.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	8.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Kindergarten 76

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 84

Grade 5 83