Northrop Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

381 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Northrop Elementary, located in the Longfellow neighborhood of Minneapolis, is a public school serving students in prekindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, it functions as a community-centered institution focused on providing a foundational education in a diverse, urban environment. The school emphasizes academic growth while fostering an inclusive atmosphere that encourages social-emotional development among its young learners.

The school is well-regarded for its engagement with the local community and its efforts to create a supportive learning environment for families in the 55406 zip code. By following the district’s broader curriculum standards, Northrop aims to prepare students for middle school success through a balance of core academic subjects and enrichment activities. For families seeking detailed information on enrollment, current programs, or district-wide policies, the school maintains a presence on the official Minneapolis Public Schools website.

381

Total Students

23.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

16.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Northrop Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	35
Black	20
Asian	2
Two or More	32
American Indian	4

White
288 (75.6%)
Hispanic
35 (9.2%)
Two or More
32 (8.4%)
Black
20 (5.2%)
American Indian
4 (1.0%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)

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)668-4520
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	381
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	54
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	9

* 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 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 70