Hale Elementary

5330 13TH AVE SOUTH
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55417

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

326 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Hale Elementary School, located in the Tangletown neighborhood of South Minneapolis, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district. The school is known for its strong sense of community and is highly regarded for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a well-rounded curriculum that encourages both academic achievement and social-emotional development, aiming to prepare students for success in their future educational endeavors.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Hale Elementary benefits from an active and engaged parent-teacher association that organizes various extracurricular activities, events, and enrichment programs. Its location provides a welcoming, neighborhood-school feel, making it a central hub for families in the 55417 area. For families interested in enrollment, school policies, or specific program details, the official Minneapolis Public Schools website provides comprehensive resources and up-to-date information regarding the school's mission and performance.

326

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

17.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	255
Hispanic	19
Black	20
Asian	4
Two or More	26
American Indian	2

White
255 (78.2%)
Two or More
26 (8.0%)
Black
20 (6.1%)
Hispanic
19 (5.8%)
Asian
4 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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)668-3760
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	326
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	53
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 115

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 113