Kaposia Education Center Elementary

1225 1ST AVE S
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, MN 55075

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Kaposia Education Center, located in South Saint Paul, Minnesota, serves as a specialized elementary school within the South St. Paul Public Schools district. It is uniquely recognized for operating as an **inquiry-based magnet school**, where the curriculum is centered on student-led exploration and hands-on learning. The school emphasizes critical thinking and problem-solving, encouraging students to take an active role in their educational journey by investigating real-world topics and developing a deeper understanding of the world around them.

The school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive environment for diverse learners. By utilizing an inquiry-based model, Kaposia aims to ignite curiosity in its students while meeting rigorous academic standards. Its focus on collaboration and discovery helps prepare elementary-aged children for future success by building both their academic foundation and their capacity for independent, creative thought.

620

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kaposia Education Center Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	248
Black	47
Asian	28
Two or More	62
American Indian	6

Hispanic
248 (40.0%)
White
229 (36.9%)
Two or More
62 (10.0%)
Black
47 (7.6%)
Asian
28 (4.5%)
American Indian
6 (1.0%)

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:	South St. Paul Public School Dist
Phone:	(651)451-9260
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	91

* 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 79

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 93

Grade 5 89