EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch

www.spps.org

393 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

EXPO for Excellence Elementary School, located in the Highland Park neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a notable magnet school within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is widely recognized for its commitment to "excellence through experience," emphasizing a hands-on, inquiry-based approach to learning. By integrating rigorous academic standards with diverse experiential opportunities, EXPO fosters a challenging environment that encourages students to develop critical thinking skills and a lifelong passion for discovery.

Beyond its academic curriculum, EXPO for Excellence is known for its strong emphasis on community and character development. The school prides itself on maintaining a collaborative culture where parents, staff, and students work together to support individual growth and social-emotional well-being. With a focus on preparing students for success in a global society, the school provides a structured yet creative atmosphere designed to meet the unique needs of a diverse student body, consistently serving as a focal point for educational engagement in the St. Paul area.

393

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for EXPO for Excellence Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	179
Hispanic	36
Black	132
Asian	14
Two or More	31
American Indian	1

White
179 (45.5%)
Black
132 (33.6%)
Hispanic
36 (9.2%)
Two or More
31 (7.9%)
Asian
14 (3.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)290-8384
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	393
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 11

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 72

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 78