SONNESYN ELEMENTARY

see.rdale.org/

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Sonnesyn Elementary, located in New Hope, Minnesota, is a key component of the Robbinsdale Area Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school is known for its commitment to personalized instruction, utilizing various programs and resources to meet the unique needs of its learners while fostering a welcoming culture for families in the New Hope area.

Beyond the classroom, Sonnesyn Elementary places a strong emphasis on building a collaborative partnership between staff, students, and parents. By offering a variety of academic and enrichment opportunities, the school strives to prepare its students for future success, encouraging them to become lifelong learners and active participants in their community. As part of the broader Robbinsdale district, it benefits from a well-structured curriculum and professional staff dedicated to maintaining high standards of excellence and equity in education.

313

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SONNESYN ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	55
Black	138
Asian	12
Two or More	31
Pacific Islander	1

Black
138 (44.1%)
White
76 (24.3%)
Hispanic
55 (17.6%)
Two or More
31 (9.9%)
Asian
12 (3.8%)
Pacific Islander
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:	ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)504-7600
Website:	http://see.rdale.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	201
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 23

Kindergarten 54

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 47