Lucy Laney Elementary

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

386 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Lucy Craft Laney Community School, located in the Cleveland neighborhood of North Minneapolis, is a foundational PK-8 institution within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. Named after the prominent American educator and civil rights advocate Lucy Craft Laney, the school carries a mission centered on empowerment, academic excellence, and the cultivation of leadership. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and the holistic development of its students.

Beyond its standard curriculum, the school is known for its strong emphasis on community partnerships and social-emotional learning. By integrating local resources and fostering a culture of high expectations, Lucy Laney strives to prepare its students for success in high school and beyond. The school serves as a central hub for the surrounding North Minneapolis neighborhood, often working to address the unique needs of its families while maintaining a focus on closing achievement gaps and celebrating the cultural heritage of its student body.

386

Total Students

37.9

Full-Time Teachers

10.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lucy Laney Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	63
Black	225
Asian	8
Two or More	59
American Indian	1

Black
225 (58.3%)
Hispanic
63 (16.3%)
Two or More
59 (15.3%)
White
30 (7.8%)
Asian
8 (2.1%)
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)668-2200
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	386
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	323
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 18

Kindergarten 61

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 56

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 62