MMSA Elementary School

www.mmsaweb.org

Charter School 153 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Minnesota Math and Science Academy (MMSA), located on Jenks Avenue in Saint Paul, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–12. The academy is characterized by its rigorous academic focus, emphasizing science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) curriculum to prepare students for success in competitive fields. By maintaining smaller class sizes and fostering a supportive community, the school aims to provide a personalized educational experience that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and character development among its diverse student body.

Beyond its core STEM offerings, MMSA is committed to preparing students for higher education and global citizenship. The school frequently integrates project-based learning and extracurricular opportunities—such as robotics clubs and academic competitions—to bridge the gap between classroom theory and real-world application. With a mission rooted in high academic expectations and a strong school-home partnership, the academy strives to cultivate a safe and disciplined environment where students are challenged to reach their full potential.

153

Total Students

15.1

Full-Time Teachers

10.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

158.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MMSA Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	1
Black	144
Asian	3
Two or More	1

Black
144 (94.1 %)
White
4 (2.6 %)
Asian
3 (2.0 %)
Hispanic
1 (0.7 %)
Two or More
1 (0.7 %)

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:	Minnesota Math and Science Academy
Phone:	(651)246-0845
Website:	http://www.mmsaweb.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	153
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	237
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 39

Grade 1 7

Grade 2 19

Grade 3 31

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 24