North Metro Flex Academy

2350 HELEN ST N
NORTH SAINT PAUL, MN 55109

Charter School 146 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

North Metro Flex Academy is a public charter school located in North Saint Paul, Minnesota, that serves students in grades K–8. The school distinguishes itself through a "flex" educational model designed to provide a personalized learning environment. By emphasizing smaller class sizes and individualized instruction, the academy aims to meet students where they are academically, allowing those who may struggle in traditional settings to receive tailored support while providing enrichment opportunities for those ready to excel.

Beyond its academic focus, the school prioritizes a strong sense of community and social-emotional development. North Metro Flex Academy integrates character education into its daily curriculum, striving to foster a safe, inclusive environment that encourages students to take ownership of their learning. As a tuition-free public school, it serves as an alternative for families in the North Saint Paul area who are seeking a non-traditional, student-centered approach to education that balances academic rigor with personal growth.

146

Total Students

12.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

77.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for North Metro Flex Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	34
Black	52
Asian	7
Two or More	16

Black
52 (35.6%)
White
37 (25.3%)
Hispanic
34 (23.3%)
Two or More
16 (11.0%)
Asian
7 (4.8%)

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:	North Metro Flex Academy
Phone:	(651)300-6300
Website:	http://nmfamn.org/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	146
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	12.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	91
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 19

Grade 1 15

Grade 2 15

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 18

Grade 6 30