ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY LOWER

4260 STAGECOACH TR N
STILLWATER, MN 55082

www.stcroixprep.org/lower-school/

Charter School 450 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

St. Croix Preparatory Academy (Lower School), located in Stillwater, Minnesota, is a tuition-free public charter school that serves students in grades K–6. The institution is known for its rigorous, classical liberal arts curriculum, which emphasizes core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and history. By fostering a structured learning environment, the school aims to develop students into knowledgeable, virtuous citizens who are well-prepared for the intellectual challenges of middle and high school.

Beyond its academic focus, St. Croix Prep is deeply committed to character education and the cultivation of a strong school community. The school integrates values such as integrity, respect, and responsibility into its daily operations, encouraging students to take ownership of their personal and academic growth. With a focus on small class sizes and a partnership between faculty and families, the Lower School strives to create a supportive culture that values both high academic achievement and the development of the "whole child."

450

Total Students

25.9

Full-Time Teachers

17.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY LOWER
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	22
Black	40
Asian	61
Two or More	13

White
314 (69.8%)
Asian
61 (13.6%)
Black
40 (8.9%)
Hispanic
22 (4.9%)
Two or More
13 (2.9%)

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:	ST. CROIX PREPARATORY ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)395-5920
Website:	http://www.stcroixprep.org/lower-school/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	450
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	37
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 90

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 90