Harambee Elementary School

30 COUNTY ROAD B EAST
MAPLEWOOD, MN 55117

harambee.isd623.org/

264 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harambee Elementary School, located in Maplewood, Minnesota, is part of the Roseville Area Schools district (ISD 623). The school is distinguished by its focus on arts-integrated learning and its commitment to creating a culturally responsive environment. The name "Harambee," which means "all pull together" in Swahili, reflects the school’s core philosophy of building a strong, inclusive community where students, staff, and families collaborate to support academic success and social-emotional growth.

The school offers a unique educational experience characterized by its thematic approach to instruction, where art, music, and performance are woven into the core curriculum to enhance student engagement and critical thinking. By fostering an inclusive atmosphere that celebrates diversity, Harambee Elementary aims to provide a well-rounded foundation for its students. Through its partnership with the broader Roseville district, the school provides diverse academic opportunities while maintaining a personalized, community-centered culture for its elementary-aged learners.

264

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

70.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harambee Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	51
Hispanic	29
Black	99
Asian	62
Two or More	23

Black
99 (37.5%)
Asian
62 (23.5%)
White
51 (19.3%)
Hispanic
29 (11.0%)
Two or More
23 (8.7%)

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:	ROSEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(651)379-2500
Website:	http://harambee.isd623.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	264
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	167
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 41

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 27

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 28

Grade 6 32