New Century School

Charter School 349 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

New Century School, located at 1380 Energy Lane in Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a specialized educational institution operating as a public charter school. It is particularly recognized for its commitment to the Montessori method, offering a unique approach to learning that emphasizes student autonomy, hands-on exploration, and individualized development within a multi-age classroom environment. The school serves elementary-aged children, focusing on fostering both academic excellence and the social-emotional growth of its students.

The school is well-regarded for its collaborative community atmosphere, which encourages active involvement from families and staff. By utilizing the Montessori philosophy, New Century aims to create a prepared environment where students are empowered to take responsibility for their own education. Located in the Energy Park area of Saint Paul, the school provides a structured yet flexible curriculum designed to cultivate critical thinking, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in a diverse student body.

349

Total Students

33.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for New Century School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Black	347

Black
347 (99.4 %)
White
2 (0.6 %)

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:	New Century School
Phone:	(651)478-4535
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	349
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 38

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 51

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 52