Community of Peace Academy Middle

www.cpapk12.org/

Charter School 279 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Community of Peace Academy (CPA) Middle School, located on Magnolia Avenue East in St. Paul, is a public charter school that emphasizes a holistic approach to education. Grounded in the philosophy of "peace education," the school focuses on fostering a supportive, values-driven environment where students are encouraged to develop both academic excellence and strong character. The curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while promoting social-emotional growth, conflict resolution, and community responsibility.

The school serves a diverse student body and is known for its commitment to restorative practices and small-class intimacy, which helps faculty build meaningful relationships with students. By integrating core academic subjects with an emphasis on peace, justice, and service, Community of Peace Academy aims to empower its middle schoolers to become active, empathetic, and informed citizens. The school operates with a mission to create a safe, stable, and challenging learning atmosphere that addresses the unique needs of families in the East St. Paul community.

279

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Community of Peace Academy Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	86
Black	75
Asian	87
Two or More	13

Asian
87 (31.2%)
Hispanic
86 (30.8%)
Black
75 (26.9%)
White
18 (6.5%)
Two or More
13 (4.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	COMMUNITY OF PEACE ACADEMY
Phone:	(651)280-4601
Website:	http://www.cpapk12.org/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	279
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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

Grade 5 51

Grade 6 77

Grade 7 74

Grade 8 77