Shirley Hills Primary School

www.westonka.k12.mn.us/

447 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Shirley Hills Primary School is a public school located in Mound, Minnesota, serving students in grades Pre-K through 4. As a key component of the Westonka Public School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment for its youngest learners. Its curriculum focuses on building a strong academic foundation while prioritizing social-emotional development, preparing students for success as they transition into the upper grade levels.

The school is well-regarded for its community-oriented atmosphere and commitment to the "White Hawks" pride that defines the Westonka district. With an emphasis on personalized learning and close collaboration between educators and families, Shirley Hills strives to create an inclusive space where children can explore their interests and develop essential critical thinking skills. For more information regarding school programs, registration, or district news, you can visit their official website at [www.westonka.k12.mn.us](http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us).

447

Total Students

34.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shirley Hills Primary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	381
Hispanic	29
Black	9
Asian	5
Two or More	22
American Indian	1

White
381 (85.2%)
Hispanic
29 (6.5%)
Two or More
22 (4.9%)
Black
9 (2.0%)
Asian
5 (1.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Westonka Public School District
Phone:	(952)491-8400
Website:	http://www.westonka.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	73
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* 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 76

Grade 1 89

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 90