Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ

www.scmsastem.com

Charter School 266 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Saint Cloud Math and Science Academy (SCMSA) is a public charter school located in St. Cloud, Minnesota, serving students in grades K-8. The academy distinguishes itself through a specialized curriculum that places a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). By integrating these subjects into the core learning experience, the school aims to provide a rigorous academic foundation that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and an increasingly technology-driven global economy.

The school fosters a collaborative and supportive environment that focuses on critical thinking, problem-solving, and hands-on learning. As a charter institution, SCMSA maintains a smaller, tight-knit community feel, allowing for more individualized attention and a targeted focus on student growth. Through its unique programming, the academy seeks to cultivate curiosity and innovation, ensuring that students not only excel in traditional academics but also develop the practical skills necessary to thrive in future scientific and technical career paths.

266

Total Students

25.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

97.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Black	262

Black
262 (98.5%)
White
4 (1.5%)

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:	Saint Cloud Math and Science Academ
Phone:	(320)774-2201
Website:	http://www.scmsastem.com
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 48

Grade 1 47

Grade 2 39

Grade 3 40

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 47