Serving 415 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Hope Community 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 415 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hope Community Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hope Community Elementary School's student population of 415 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 114% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
415 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hope Community Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hope Community Elementary School is 0.06, 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
#1632 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
53%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
97%
7%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
12%
White
1%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
26%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hope Community Elementary School's ranking?
Hope Community Elementary School is ranked #1632 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hope Community Elementary School often compared to?
Hope Community Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Community School Of Excellence 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 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
How many students attend Hope Community Elementary School?
415 students attend Hope Community Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hope Community Elementary School students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hope Community Elementary School?
Hope Community Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hope Community Elementary School offer ?
Hope Community Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Hope Community Elementary School part of?
Hope Community Elementary School is part of HOPE Community Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hope Community Elementary School located?
Hope Community Elementary School is located in the Railroad Island neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 2 other public schools located in Railroad Island.
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