Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary

www.sevenhillspreparatoryacademy.org/

Charter School 303 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Seven Hills Preparatory Academy (SHPA) in Richfield, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students from kindergarten through grade 5 at its Lower Elementary campus. The academy is characterized by its commitment to a rigorous, classical liberal arts curriculum designed to build a strong academic foundation. By emphasizing core subjects like reading, mathematics, and history, the school aims to cultivate critical thinking skills and intellectual discipline in its students from an early age.

Beyond its academic focus, SHPA promotes a structured environment that prioritizes character development and community engagement. The school typically follows a mission to prepare students for success in higher education and responsible citizenship by fostering an appreciation for timeless literature and a systematic approach to learning. With its location in Richfield, the Lower Elementary campus serves as a primary hub for families seeking a disciplined, content-rich educational alternative to traditional district schools.

303

Total Students

33.7

Full-Time Teachers

9.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Seven Hills - Richfield Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	104
Hispanic	42
Black	65
Asian	56
Two or More	36

White
104 (34.3%)
Black
65 (21.5%)
Asian
56 (18.5%)
Hispanic
42 (13.9%)
Two or More
36 (11.9%)

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:	Seven Hills Preparatory Academy
Phone:	(612)314-7600
Website:	http://www.sevenhillspreparatoryacademy.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	303
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* 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 50

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 50

Grade 5 50