AKIN ROAD ELEMENTARY

ares.farmington.k12.mn.us/

479 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Akin Road Elementary, located in Farmington, Minnesota, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Farmington Area Public Schools district (ISD 192). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve academic excellence while developing essential social-emotional skills. With a focus on individualized instruction and student engagement, the school emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that prepares children for the transition to middle school and beyond.

Beyond academics, Akin Road Elementary is known for its strong sense of community and the active involvement of parents and local families. The school prioritizes building strong partnerships between home and classroom, ensuring that students feel valued and supported throughout their elementary years. By integrating modern teaching practices with a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to create a safe, vibrant, and collaborative atmosphere that inspires a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

479

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

30.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AKIN ROAD ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	295
Hispanic	73
Black	49
Asian	24
Two or More	37
American Indian	1

White
295 (61.6%)
Hispanic
73 (15.2%)
Black
49 (10.2%)
Two or More
37 (7.7%)
Asian
24 (5.0%)
American Indian
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:	FARMINGTON PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)460-1700
Website:	http://ares.farmington.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	479
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 35

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 72