Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo

www.spps.org

11 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - K

School Overview

The Ben Mays/Rondo Early Education center is a specialized facility within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district, located on Concordia Avenue in the historic Rondo neighborhood. This center is dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood development and preschool programming. Its mission focuses on establishing a strong educational foundation for young children in the community, emphasizing school readiness, social-emotional growth, and foundational learning through play-based and curriculum-aligned instruction.

As part of the broader Saint Paul Public Schools system, the center utilizes district-wide resources to ensure equitable access to early education for local families. By providing a structured and supportive environment for toddlers and preschoolers, the program aims to prepare students for a successful transition into kindergarten. The school serves as a key community hub, reflecting the district’s commitment to early childhood interventions and family engagement as a pathway to long-term academic success.

Total Students

3.8

Full-Time Teachers

2.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Early Education Ben Mays/Rondo
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	1
Black	3
Asian	2

White
5 (45.5 %)
Black
3 (27.3 %)
Asian
2 (18.2 %)
Hispanic
1 (9.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Special Education School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)325-2691
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - K
Total Students:	11
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	3.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	2.9
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 11