Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 140 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School's student population of 140 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
School Rankings
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1717 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
46%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
13:1
Black
99%
12%
Two or more races
1%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
95%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School's ranking?
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School is ranked #1717 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School?
140 students attend Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School?
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School offer ?
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School part of?
Success Academy St. Cloud Elementary School is part of Success Academy School District.
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