Minneapolis Public School District

District Overview
Headquartered at 1250 W Broadway Avenue in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the Minneapolis Public School District is an active, traditional public school system operating within a large city setting at the heart of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metropolitan area. Serving as a foundational educational institution for the region, this non-charter district oversees 96 operational schools that deliver learning pathways across a complete Pre-K through 12th-grade spectrum. According to the 2024–2025 National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) dataset, the district serves a student body of 29,928 learners, spanning from early childhood programs with over 1,000 pre-kindergarten enrollment to robust high school pathways supporting nearly 2,800 graduating seniors.

The district's vibrant student population reflects the diverse demographic tapestry of the city, comprising 10,835 White students, 7,767 Black students, 6,960 Hispanic students, 2,256 students of two or more races, 1,078 American Indian students, and 1,013 Asian students. To foster academic development and holistic support across its institutions, the district maintains an extensive staffing infrastructure totaling nearly 11,927 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees. This operational workforce includes over 5,015 FTE teachers, nearly 994 FTE instructional aides offering direct classroom reinforcement, and more than 5,917 FTE support staff members who ensure essential student services, administrative functions, and school operations run seamlessly across the system.
96
Total Schools
29,928
Total Students
5,015.7
Full-Time Teachers
6.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Minneapolis Public School District
Demographic Student Count
White10,835
Hispanic6,960
Black7,767
Asian1,013
Two or More2,256
American Indian1,078
Pacific Islander19
  • White
    10,835 (36.2%)
  • Black
    7,767 (26.0%)
  • Hispanic
    6,960 (23.3%)
  • Two or More
    2,256 (7.5%)
  • American Indian
    1,078 (3.6%)
  • Asian
    1,013 (3.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    19 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Minneapolis Public School District
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary43
Middle8
High36
Other12
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:96
Students:29,928*
Teachers (FTE):5,015.7*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:6.0
Schools in Minneapolis Public School District
Found 99 Schools