St. Paul keeps Hmong program at current campuses
The St. Paul School Board voted on Dec. 19, 2025 to keep the district’s Hmong language and culture school/program at its current campuses, declining proposals to relocate or consolidate. The decision affects Saint Paul Public Schools students and families and settles immediate questions about facility changes for the program.
📌 Key Facts
- St. Paul School Board vote occurred Dec. 19, 2025
- Decision: retain Hmong language and culture school/program at current campuses
- Action affects Saint Paul Public Schools students and families in Ramsey County
📊 Relevant Data
The Hmong population in St. Paul, Minnesota, is 33,839, representing 11% of the city's population based on recent U.S. Census estimates.
Hmong Population in Minnesota by City : 2025 Ranking & Insights — Neilsberg
Txuj Ci HMong Language and Culture Lower Campus has an enrollment of 677 students for the 2025-2026 school year, making it the elementary school with the highest enrollment in Saint Paul Public Schools.
MONTHLY ENROLLMENT REPORT 2025-2026 School Year — Saint Paul Public Schools
Hmong Minnesotans aged 25-44 have an associate degree or higher attainment rate of 42.3%, compared to 56.5% for all racial groups in Minnesota and 60.4% for all Asians.
Educational Attainment: A 2023 Minnesota Measures Report — Minnesota Measures
The poverty rate for the Hmong population in Minnesota is 9.1%, with 12.0% for those under 18 years old, based on 2019-2023 data.
Hmong population - Cultural communities — Minnesota Compass
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