ZACHARY LANE ELEMENTARY

zle.rdale.org/

428 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Zachary Lane Elementary, located in Plymouth, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 5 as part of the Robbinsdale Area School District (ISD 281). The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that focuses on academic excellence, social-emotional growth, and the development of well-rounded students. By integrating a rigorous curriculum with dedicated support services, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning.

Beyond its core academic program, Zachary Lane emphasizes the importance of community and partnership between home and school. The school encourages active involvement from parents and guardians, maintaining a collaborative atmosphere that supports the individual needs of every child. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a focus on building character, Zachary Lane strives to create a welcoming "neighborhood school" feel that helps students feel connected, valued, and empowered throughout their early elementary education.

428

Total Students

28.7

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ZACHARY LANE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	252
Hispanic	34
Black	86
Asian	10
Two or More	45
American Indian	1

White
252 (58.9%)
Black
86 (20.1%)
Two or More
45 (10.5%)
Hispanic
34 (7.9%)
Asian
10 (2.3%)
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:	ROBBINSDALE PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)504-7300
Website:	http://zle.rdale.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	147
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 87

Grade 1 56

Grade 2 83

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 76