AQUILA ELEMENTARY

8500 W 31ST ST
SAINT LOUIS PARK, MN 55426

aq.slpschools.org/

498 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Aquila Elementary School, located in Saint Louis Park, Minnesota, serves as a cornerstone of its community, catering to students from kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Saint Louis Park Public Schools district, the institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a culturally responsive learning environment. The school prioritizes a "whole child" approach, emphasizing not only rigorous core academics but also social-emotional development, ensuring that students are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly recognized for its vibrant and inclusive atmosphere, which reflects the diverse demographic makeup of the surrounding Saint Louis Park area. Aquila integrates modern instructional practices with strong community partnerships to foster an engaging environment where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning. By focusing on equity and personalized support, Aquila Elementary aims to create a welcoming space where all students—regardless of their background—can thrive academically and grow into responsible, empathetic citizens.

498

Total Students

35.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for AQUILA ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	75
Black	119
Asian	28
Two or More	57
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
216 (43.4%)
Black
119 (23.9%)
Hispanic
75 (15.1%)
Two or More
57 (11.4%)
Asian
28 (5.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	ST. LOUIS PARK PUBLIC SCHOOL DIST.
Phone:	(952)928-6500
Website:	http://aq.slpschools.org/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	498
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	199
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 84

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 73

Grade 5 93