Global Arts Plus Lower

www.spps.org

410 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Linwood Monroe Arts Plus (LMAP) Lower Campus, located in the historic Crocus Hill neighborhood of Saint Paul, is a specialized magnet school within the Saint Paul Public Schools (SPPS) district. The school is defined by its strong integration of the arts into the core academic curriculum. Students at LMAP benefit from a unique educational model that emphasizes creative expression, performance, and visual arts, encouraging them to develop critical thinking skills through hands-on artistic engagement alongside traditional subjects like literacy, math, and science.

The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment that values inclusivity and academic excellence. By leveraging its "Arts Plus" philosophy, the campus provides students with diverse opportunities to participate in music, dance, theater, and visual arts programs, often collaborating with local artists and organizations. As part of the broader SPPS system, LMAP serves a diverse student body and maintains a focus on preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond by balancing rigorous academics with a vibrant, culture-rich learning experience.

410

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Global Arts Plus Lower
Demographic	Student Count
White	111
Hispanic	84
Black	102
Asian	59
Two or More	52
Pacific Islander	2

White
111 (27.1%)
Black
102 (24.9%)
Hispanic
84 (20.5%)
Asian
59 (14.4%)
Two or More
52 (12.7%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5%)

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)293-6606
Website:	http://www.spps.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	410
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	251
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 13

Kindergarten 73

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 98

Grade 4 82