L.H. TANGLEN ELEMENTARY

tanglen.hopkinsschools.org/

521 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

L.H. Tanglen Elementary School is a prominent public school located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving as part of the Hopkins Public Schools district. Known for its strong commitment to academic excellence and student development, the school offers a comprehensive curriculum designed to nurture the intellectual, social, and emotional growth of students from kindergarten through sixth grade. The school fosters a supportive, inclusive community environment that encourages students to become engaged learners and responsible citizens.

Beyond its core academic offerings, L.H. Tanglen provides a variety of enrichment opportunities and resources aimed at meeting the diverse needs of its student body. The school emphasizes collaboration between teachers, parents, and the broader community to create a holistic educational experience. By leveraging the resources of the Hopkins School District, Tanglen utilizes modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond, all within a neighborhood-focused, welcoming atmosphere.

521

Total Students

45.0

Full-Time Teachers

11.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

47.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for L.H. TANGLEN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	244
Hispanic	48
Black	146
Asian	30
Two or More	48
American Indian	5

White
244 (46.8%)
Black
146 (28.0%)
Hispanic
48 (9.2%)
Two or More
48 (9.2%)
Asian
30 (5.8%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)

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:	HOPKINS PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)988-4900
Website:	http://tanglen.hopkinsschools.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	521
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 17

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 97