Armatage Elementary

2501 W 56TH STREET
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55410

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

377 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Armatage Elementary, located in the Armatage neighborhood of Southwest Minneapolis, is a neighborhood school within the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. It serves students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade and is well-regarded for its strong connection to the local community. The school emphasizes a comprehensive academic curriculum while fostering a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, social-emotional learning, and academic achievement.

As part of the MPS system, Armatage benefits from district-wide resources and a structured approach to education that focuses on equity and inclusion. The school is known for its active parent and community involvement, which contributes to a collaborative atmosphere. Families choosing Armatage can expect a focus on preparing students for middle school through a blend of traditional classroom instruction and enrichment opportunities, all situated within a traditional neighborhood school setting.

377

Total Students

24.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Armatage Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	259
Hispanic	23
Black	28
Asian	11
Two or More	51
American Indian	4
Pacific Islander	1

White
259 (68.7%)
Two or More
51 (13.5%)
Black
28 (7.4%)
Hispanic
23 (6.1%)
Asian
11 (2.9%)
American Indian
4 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-3180
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	69
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 16

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 58

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 61