Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary

Charter School 123 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 1st

School Overview

Prodeo Academy in St. Paul is a public charter school serving students in grades K–8, with a core mission centered on closing the academic achievement gap. The school distinguishes itself through a rigorous, high-expectations academic environment that emphasizes core subjects like reading and math, integrated with a character-based curriculum. Their educational philosophy is built on the belief that all students can achieve high levels of success, regardless of their socioeconomic background, provided they are given the right support and instructional rigor.

The school is well-known for its "scholar-first" culture, which focuses heavily on building student agency, academic discipline, and social-emotional growth. By prioritizing a structured learning environment, Prodeo Academy aims to prepare its students not just for state testing, but for long-term success in college and future careers. Located in the North End neighborhood of St. Paul, the school functions as a community hub, working closely with families to ensure consistent communication and involvement in the educational development of each student.

123

Total Students

10.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Prodeo Academy St. Paul Primary
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	5
Black	22
Asian	96

Asian
96 (78.0 %)
Black
22 (17.9 %)
Hispanic
5 (4.1 %)

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:	(651)350-7655
Website:	http://prodeoacademy.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 1st
Total Students:	123
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 37

Kindergarten 39

Grade 1 47