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#777 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 39% in state
Hope Community Academy Elementary
Elementary School · Hope Community Academy · Saint Paul, MN
A charter elementary school in Saint Paul, MN where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
720 PAYNE AVE, Saint Paul, MN 55130
- Math 5% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hope Community Academy Elementary score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 17%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 13% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hope Community Academy Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 82Very Walkable
- Bike 74Very Bikeable
- County Safety: Low197/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,281
Median home value
$220,300
Median rent
$1,151/mo
College educated
21.1%
Homeownership
43.7%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Paul Online Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 146 | Compare → |
| Step Academy ElementaryCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 229 | Compare → |
| Daytons Bluff ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Early Education Daytons BluffEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK | 0.6 mi | 4 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Hope Community Academy
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $15,898NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Hope Community Academy Elementary is listed in HOPE COMMUNITY ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hope Community Academy Elementary
Hope Community Academy Elementary is a public elementary school in Saint Paul, MN, part of Hope Community Academy, serving approximately 478 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 8.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #777 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hope Community Academy Elementary
What grades does Hope Community Academy Elementary serve?
Hope Community Academy Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Hope Community Academy Elementary?
Hope Community Academy Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 478 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hope Community Academy Elementary is 8.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hope Community Academy Elementary rank in MN?
Hope Community Academy Elementary ranks #777 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Hope Community Academy Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Hope Community Academy Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hope Community Academy Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hope Community Academy Elementary has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hope Community Academy Elementary a charter school?
Yes, Hope Community Academy Elementary is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Hope Community Academy Elementary a Title I school?
No, Hope Community Academy Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hope Community Academy Elementary?
92.7% of students at Hope Community Academy Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 478
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Ramsey County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.2%
- Phone
- (651) 796-4500
- Area population (ZIP 55130)
- 18,634
- Area average commute
- 22.9 min
- Area median age
- 29
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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