Community of Peace Academy is a chartered public school located in the East Side of Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States. Founded in 1995 by Dr. Karen Rusthoven, this former K-5 school has now grown to be a PreK-12 school with around 800 students.
Serving 326 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Community Of Peace Academy 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 46%). 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 12:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 326 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School's student population of 326 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
326 students
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Year Founded
1995
School Calendar
School Motto
Educating the Whole Person. Educating Mind, Body & Will. Teaching Peace. Building Community. Developing Character.
School Rankings
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1723 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
51%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
26%
7%
Hispanic
26%
12%
Black
33%
12%
White
6%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)31.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Rusty The Cpa Tiger
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School is ranked #1723 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School often compared to?
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Achieve Language Academy, Academia Cesar Chavez Elementary School 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 46% MN state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School?
326 students attend Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Asian, 26% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School?
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School offer ?
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School part of?
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School is part of Community Of Peace Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School located?
Community Of Peace Academy Elementary School is located in the Payne Phalen neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 16 other public schools located in Payne Phalen.
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