PACT Charter Elementary

pact.charter.k12.mn.us/

Charter School 673 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

PACT Charter School, located in Ramsey, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students in grades K–12. Operating under the philosophy that education is a partnership between the school, the student, and the family, PACT emphasizes a supportive, community-centered environment. The school is known for its relatively small class sizes and a structured academic program designed to foster intellectual growth, personal responsibility, and character development.

Academically, PACT offers a comprehensive curriculum that transitions from foundational learning in the lower grades to more rigorous, college-preparatory coursework in the secondary levels. The school integrates technology and hands-on learning experiences, while also providing a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics and arts programs, to encourage well-rounded student development. By maintaining a focus on individualized attention and high academic expectations, PACT aims to prepare its graduates for success in higher education and their future professional lives.

673

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PACT Charter Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	36
Black	74
Asian	3
Two or More	38
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

White
519 (77.1%)
Black
74 (11.0%)
Two or More
38 (5.6%)
Hispanic
36 (5.3%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	PACT CHARTER SCHOOL
Phone:	(763)712-4301
Website:	http://pact.charter.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	673
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	130
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	53

* 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 110

Grade 1 114

Grade 2 113

Grade 3 108

Grade 4 112

Grade 5 116