Sand Creek Elementary

www.ahschools.us/

557 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Sand Creek Elementary is a public school located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, serving students in grades K-5 as part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The school is known for its commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where students are encouraged to achieve both academic and personal growth. It emphasizes a well-rounded education, integrating core subjects like math and literacy with opportunities for social-emotional learning and community engagement.

The school prides itself on its strong sense of community, frequently partnering with families to create a collaborative atmosphere. With a dedicated teaching staff and a focus on meeting the diverse needs of its student population, Sand Creek utilizes modern instructional strategies to prepare its learners for middle school and beyond. The campus offers various extracurricular activities and resources, ensuring that students have access to a comprehensive educational experience in a safe and structured setting.

557

Total Students

43.2

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sand Creek Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	277
Hispanic	46
Black	100
Asian	61
Two or More	66
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	1

White
277 (49.7%)
Black
100 (18.0%)
Two or More
66 (11.8%)
Asian
61 (11.0%)
Hispanic
46 (8.3%)
American Indian
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)506-4300
Website:	http://www.ahschools.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	557
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 94

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 104

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 83