Serving 187 students in grades Kindergarten-6, College Preparatory Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 187 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
College Preparatory Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
College Preparatory Elementary School's student population of 187 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
187 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
College Preparatory Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of College Preparatory Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1801 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
85%
7%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
10%
12%
White
n/a
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is College Preparatory Elementary School's ranking?
College Preparatory Elementary School is ranked #1801 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are College Preparatory Elementary School often compared to?
College Preparatory Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Laura Jeffrey Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend College Preparatory Elementary School?
187 students attend College Preparatory Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of College Preparatory Elementary School students are Asian, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of College Preparatory Elementary School?
College Preparatory Elementary School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does College Preparatory Elementary School offer ?
College Preparatory Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is College Preparatory Elementary School part of?
College Preparatory Elementary School is part of College Preparatory Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is College Preparatory Elementary School located?
College Preparatory Elementary School is located in the West Seventh Fort Road neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 21 other public schools located in West Seventh Fort Road.
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