Lyndale Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

466 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lyndale Elementary School, located in the Lyndale neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a vibrant public school serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the school is known for its diverse student body and a strong emphasis on community engagement. Lyndale focuses on creating an inclusive learning environment that aims to support the social, emotional, and academic development of every student, often integrating neighborhood-based partnerships to enrich the educational experience.

Academically, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to meet state standards while fostering critical thinking and creativity. Beyond the core subjects of math, reading, and science, Lyndale emphasizes the importance of a well-rounded education, often providing students with access to enrichment programs, arts, and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a collaborative atmosphere between teachers, families, and local community members, Lyndale Elementary strives to prepare its students for long-term academic success and active citizenship.

466

Total Students

41.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lyndale Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	88
Hispanic	208
Black	132
Asian	7
Two or More	25
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
208 (44.6%)
Black
132 (28.3%)
White
88 (18.9%)
Two or More
25 (5.4%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
American Indian
5 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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)668-4000
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	466
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	325
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	44

* 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 48

Kindergarten 78

Grade 1 75

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 70