Lake Harriet Lower Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

309 Students

Elementary School K - 2nd

School Overview

Lake Harriet Lower Elementary, located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, serves students in grades K–2. It is part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district and is well-regarded for its strong community atmosphere and emphasis on foundational learning. The school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development during these critical early elementary years.

The school shares a unified identity with the nearby Lake Harriet Upper Elementary (which serves grades 3–5), creating a cohesive educational experience for families in the southwest part of the city. Lake Harriet is often recognized for its active parent engagement, vibrant school culture, and its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young students for the transition to upper elementary and beyond.

309

Total Students

15.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

12.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Harriet Lower Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	248
Hispanic	17
Black	9
Asian	8
Two or More	26
American Indian	1

White
248 (80.3%)
Two or More
26 (8.4%)
Hispanic
17 (5.5%)
Black
9 (2.9%)
Asian
8 (2.6%)
American Indian
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)668-3210
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 2nd
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	35
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	4

* 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 100

Grade 1 111

Grade 2 98