Twin Lakes STEM Academy

6201 NOBLE AVE N
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55429

www.twinlakesacademy.org/

Charter School 217 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Tesfa International School is a tuition-free public charter school located in the Midway neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota. Serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade, the school is founded on the principles of the International Baccalaureate (IB) framework. Its mission focuses on cultivating a rigorous academic environment that encourages students to become principled, knowledgeable, and caring global citizens who can contribute positively to their local and international communities.

The school is notable for its commitment to inclusive education and its focus on serving a diverse student population, including a significant number of English language learners. By integrating the IB Primary Years and Middle Years programs, Tesfa emphasizes inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and social-emotional development. Through its emphasis on international-mindedness and high expectations, the school aims to bridge achievement gaps and prepare its students for success in a globalized society.

217

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Twin Lakes STEM Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	10
Black	201
Two or More	1

Black
201 (92.6%)
Hispanic
10 (4.6%)
White
5 (2.3%)
Two or More
1 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Twin Lakes STEM Academy
Phone:	(763)338-9373
Website:	http://www.twinlakesacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	217
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	177
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	38

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 46

Grade 1 4

Grade 2 36

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 30

Grade 5 26

Grade 6 21

Grade 7 21