Burroughs Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

481 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Burroughs Elementary, located in the Fulton neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a highly regarded community school within the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) district. Serving students in pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong academic focus, active parent involvement, and a dedicated teaching staff that prioritizes both intellectual growth and social-emotional development. The school’s mission emphasizes creating a welcoming, inclusive environment where students are encouraged to become curious, lifelong learners.

The school is particularly recognized for its "Community School" approach, which fosters deep connections between families, neighbors, and local organizations. Beyond its core curriculum, Burroughs offers various enrichment opportunities and extracurricular activities designed to support a well-rounded education. Situated in a residential area, the school serves as a central hub for the surrounding community, maintaining a long-standing reputation for academic excellence and high family engagement within the Minneapolis district.

481

Total Students

29.2

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Burroughs Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	385
Hispanic	31
Black	16
Asian	11
Two or More	36
American Indian	2

White
385 (80.0%)
Two or More
36 (7.5%)
Hispanic
31 (6.4%)
Black
16 (3.3%)
Asian
11 (2.3%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)

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)668-3280
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	42
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 72

Grade 1 79

Grade 2 80

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 98