Hmong College Prep Academy is a charter school in St. Paul, Minnesota that has grades K-12. HCPA is open to all students. It has a large population of Hmong American and Karen American students.
Serving 1,015 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hmong College Prep 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 14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,015 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School's student population of 1,015 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 90 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,015 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
90 teachers
School Rankings
Hmong College Prep 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 Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1692 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
97%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
n/a
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School's ranking?
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is ranked #1692 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School?
1,015 students attend Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School?
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School offer ?
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School part of?
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is part of Hmong College Prep Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School located?
Hmong College Prep Academy Elementary School is located in the Como Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, MN. There are 10 other public schools located in Como Park.
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