Hennepin Schools Lower Campus

www.hennepinschools.org/

Charter School 240 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Hennepin Elementary School (HES) is a public charter school located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, serving students in grades K–4. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond. By focusing on a structured classroom setting and high expectations, the school aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that all students—regardless of their background—attain foundational literacy and mathematical proficiency.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hennepin Elementary emphasizes the development of character and community values. The school fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes strong relationships between staff, students, and families to create a cohesive learning culture. As a tuition-free public school, it is open to all students within the district and focuses on utilizing data-driven instruction to provide personalized support, ensuring that each child receives the necessary attention to reach their individual academic goals.

240

Total Students

23.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	42
Black	182
Asian	16

Black
182 (75.8%)
Hispanic
42 (17.5%)
Asian
16 (6.7%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Hennepin Schools
Phone:	(612)843-5050
Website:	http://www.hennepinschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	240
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	211
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 51

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 50