University Avenue Elementary - Aero

www.ahschools.us/

557 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

University Elementary School is a public school located in Blaine, Minnesota, serving students within the Anoka-Hennepin School District. As a neighborhood elementary school, it focuses on providing a foundational education that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential literacy and numeracy skills. The school is known for fostering a supportive community environment, where teachers and staff prioritize student engagement and individualized learning to help children reach their full potential.

Beyond the standard curriculum, University Elementary is committed to creating an inclusive culture that encourages student participation in various activities and school traditions. The school leverages the resources of the larger Anoka-Hennepin district—the largest in the state—to provide consistent academic standards and diverse support services. By maintaining strong partnerships with families and the local community, the school aims to prepare its students not only for the challenges of middle school but also to be responsible, curious, and collaborative lifelong learners.

557

Total Students

42.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for University Avenue Elementary - Aero
Demographic	Student Count
White	235
Hispanic	62
Black	135
Asian	56
Two or More	63
American Indian	6

White
235 (42.2%)
Black
135 (24.2%)
Two or More
63 (11.3%)
Hispanic
62 (11.1%)
Asian
56 (10.1%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Anoka-Hennepin School District
Phone:	(763)506-4500
Website:	http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	70

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 26

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 80

Grade 2 96

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 101

Grade 5 82