ELM CREEK ELEMENTARY

ec.district279.org/

565 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Elm Creek Elementary is a public school located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, serving students as part of the Osseo Area School District (District 279). Situated in a suburban residential area, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character in its student body.

As part of the larger Osseo school system, Elm Creek utilizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. The school places a high priority on community engagement and parental involvement, often facilitating programs that bridge the gap between classroom instruction and home life. With a focus on diversity and individualized instruction, Elm Creek strives to meet the unique needs of every learner while maintaining the district's standards for educational excellence.

565

Total Students

35.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ELM CREEK ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	328
Hispanic	56
Black	80
Asian	33
Two or More	67
American Indian	1

White
328 (58.1%)
Black
80 (14.2%)
Two or More
67 (11.9%)
Hispanic
56 (9.9%)
Asian
33 (5.8%)
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:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)425-0577
Website:	http://ec.district279.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	565
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	162
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 28

Kindergarten 101

Grade 1 83

Grade 2 94

Grade 3 80

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 85