East African Culture And Learning serves 145 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of East African Culture And Learning is 0.10, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
2%
7%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
95%
12%
White
1%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East African Culture And Learning?
145 students attend East African Culture And Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of East African Culture And Learning students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of East African Culture And Learning?
East African Culture And Learning has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does East African Culture And Learning offer ?
East African Culture And Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is East African Culture And Learning part of?
East African Culture And Learning is part of Saint Paul School District.
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