Emerson Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

491 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Emerson Elementary is a public school located in the Loring Park neighborhood of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Serving students in the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the school is situated in a vibrant, urban setting that allows it to engage closely with the local community. It is known for fostering an inclusive environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and cultural responsiveness to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools system, Emerson Elementary benefits from the district's broader initiatives focused on equity and personalized learning. The school emphasizes a well-rounded education, often integrating core curriculum with arts and community-based programming to enrich the student experience. By leveraging its central location and commitment to student success, Emerson strives to provide a supportive foundation for children as they navigate their early academic years.

491

Total Students

43.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Emerson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	121
Hispanic	306
Black	28
Asian	2
Two or More	28
American Indian	6

Hispanic
306 (62.3%)
White
121 (24.6%)
Black
28 (5.7%)
Two or More
28 (5.7%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Asian
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)668-3610
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	235
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 3

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 90

Grade 3 86

Grade 4 87

Grade 5 77