Sejong Academy Lower School

2410 STILLWATER RD E
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55119

www.sejongacademy.org/

Charter School 196 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sejong Academy of Minnesota, located in the Hamline-Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, is a public charter school serving students in grades K–12. The school is unique for its commitment to a dual-language immersion model, offering students the opportunity to become proficient in both English and Korean. By integrating rigorous academics with the study of Korean language and culture, the academy aims to foster global citizenship, critical thinking, and a deep appreciation for diverse perspectives among its student body.

Beyond its language-focused curriculum, Sejong Academy emphasizes small class sizes and a supportive, community-centered environment. The school’s mission is centered on the belief that students thrive when they are engaged in a culturally responsive setting that encourages intellectual curiosity. Through its dedication to academic excellence and cultural integration, Sejong Academy strives to prepare its graduates for success in an increasingly interconnected world while maintaining a strong connection to the local Saint Paul community.

196

Total Students

16.9

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sejong Academy Lower School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	2
Black	2
Asian	182
Two or More	8

Asian
182 (92.9%)
Two or More
8 (4.1%)
White
2 (1.0%)
Hispanic
2 (1.0%)
Black
2 (1.0%)

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:	Sejong Academy of Minnesota
Phone:	(651)301-8722
Website:	http://www.sejongacademy.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	154
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 12

Kindergarten 28

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 24

Grade 5 32