MISSISSIPPI CREATIVE ARTS ELEM

School Overview
Mississippi Creative Arts Elementary (MCA) is a public magnet school located in the North End neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, and is part of the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school distinguishes itself through an arts-integrated curriculum, where students engage with music, visual arts, theater, and dance not just as separate subjects, but as foundational tools to enhance learning in core academic areas like literacy, math, and science. By embedding creativity into daily instruction, the school aims to foster critical thinking, collaboration, and self-expression among its diverse student population.

Beyond its academic focus, Mississippi Creative Arts emphasizes a community-centered environment that prioritizes social-emotional growth. The school offers various extracurricular opportunities and partnerships with local arts organizations to provide students with hands-on learning experiences. With its focus on both rigorous standards and artistic exploration, MCA seeks to cultivate a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond while nurturing their individual talents and confidence.
566
Total Students
45.9
Full-Time Teachers
12.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
87.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for MISSISSIPPI CREATIVE ARTS ELEM
Demographic Student Count
White53
Hispanic88
Black119
Asian271
Two or More34
American Indian1
  • Asian
    271 (47.9 %)
  • Black
    119 (21.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    88 (15.5 %)
  • White
    53 (9.4 %)
  • Two or More
    34 (6.0 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone: (651)293-8840
Website: http://www.spps.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 566
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 45.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 453
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 42
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 41
Kindergarten 92
Grade 1 88
Grade 2 84
Grade 3 97
Grade 4 83
Grade 5 81

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for MISSISSIPPI CREATIVE ARTS ELEM
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten41
Kindergarten92
Grade 188
Grade 284
Grade 397
Grade 483
Grade 581
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for MISSISSIPPI CREATIVE ARTS ELEM
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female28750.7%
Male27949.3%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School 174 Students