American Indian Magnet School

www.spps.org

571 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The American Indian Magnet School (AIMS), located in the Dayton’s Bluff neighborhood of Saint Paul, Minnesota, is a unique PreK–8 institution within the Saint Paul Public Schools district. The school is deeply rooted in the philosophy of integrating Indigenous culture, history, and values into a rigorous academic curriculum. By centering Native American perspectives, the school provides an environment that fosters cultural pride for its American Indian students while offering an inclusive and educational experience for students of all backgrounds.

The academic program at AIMS emphasizes strong community connections and holistic development. Beyond core subjects, the school integrates Ojibwe and Dakota language instruction, traditional arts, and experiential learning opportunities that honor the heritage of the region's original inhabitants. As a magnet school, it attracts families from across the district who are seeking a community-focused learning environment that balances modern educational standards with the preservation of tribal traditions, values, and community stewardship.

571

Total Students

42.9

Full-Time Teachers

13.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for American Indian Magnet School
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	127
Black	61
Asian	143
Two or More	129
American Indian	81

Asian
143 (25.0%)
Two or More
129 (22.6%)
Hispanic
127 (22.2%)
American Indian
81 (14.2%)
Black
61 (10.7%)
White
30 (5.3%)

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:	Saint Paul Public Schools
Phone:	(651)778-3100
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	571
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	454
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	27

* 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 48

Kindergarten 66

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 50

Grade 6 73

Grade 7 50

Grade 8 62