Waite Park Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

266 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Waite Park Elementary, located in the Northeast community of Minneapolis, serves as a neighborhood school within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. The school is known for fostering a community-focused environment that emphasizes both academic development and social-emotional learning. By prioritizing strong partnerships between staff, families, and the surrounding neighborhood, Waite Park aims to create an inclusive atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

Academically, the school follows the district’s curriculum while often integrating programs designed to support individualized growth. Beyond core subjects, Waite Park is frequently recognized for its commitment to enrichment activities and a supportive school culture that encourages student engagement. As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools system, it provides families with access to district-wide resources, including specialized support services, community outreach programs, and a commitment to preparing students for success in middle school and beyond.

266

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

29.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Waite Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	157
Hispanic	31
Black	30
Asian	5
Two or More	40
American Indian	3

White
157 (59.0%)
Two or More
40 (15.0%)
Hispanic
31 (11.7%)
Black
30 (11.3%)
Asian
5 (1.9%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)

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)668-1600
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	266
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	67
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 45

Grade 2 47

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 38

Grade 5 43