SAINT PAUL MUSIC ACADEMY

www.spps.org

504 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Saint Paul Music Academy (SPMA) is a unique public elementary school located in the North End neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. As part of the Saint Paul Public Schools district, the academy distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that integrates rigorous academics with a robust music program. The school is designed to provide students with a well-rounded education where music is not just an extracurricular activity, but a central component of the daily learning experience, fostering creativity, discipline, and cognitive development in young learners.

The school serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, emphasizing community engagement and the belief that an arts-integrated education empowers students to succeed in all academic areas. In addition to their music-focused programming, SPMA offers various support services and enrichment opportunities aimed at closing achievement gaps and promoting student growth. By utilizing music as a tool to bridge cultural and academic boundaries, Saint Paul Music Academy strives to create an inclusive, high-energy environment that encourages students to find their voice and excel both in the classroom and on the stage.

504

Total Students

50.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAINT PAUL MUSIC ACADEMY
Demographic	Student Count
White	43
Hispanic	73
Black	94
Asian	253
Two or More	39
American Indian	2

Asian
253 (50.2 %)
Black
94 (18.7 %)
Hispanic
73 (14.5 %)
White
43 (8.5 %)
Two or More
39 (7.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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)293-8795
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	504
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	50.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	389
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 36

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 98