Mississippi Elementary

10620 DIRECT RIVER DR
COON RAPIDS, MN 55433

www.ahschools.us/

439 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Mississippi Elementary, located on Direct River Drive in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, is a public school serving students within the Anoka-Hennepin School District. As a key part of the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on foundational academic development, social-emotional growth, and the personal success of every student.

The school generally emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future academic transitions. Like other schools in the Anoka-Hennepin system, Mississippi Elementary often utilizes a collaborative approach involving teachers, staff, and families to ensure that students meet district standards while exploring their unique interests and strengths. With a commitment to equity and excellence, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere that encourages curiosity and long-term academic achievement.

439

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mississippi Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	30
Black	85
Asian	57
Two or More	49
Pacific Islander	2

White
216 (49.2%)
Black
85 (19.4%)
Asian
57 (13.0%)
Two or More
49 (11.2%)
Hispanic
30 (6.8%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)506-3500
Website:	http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	439
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 75

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 71

Grade 5 66