Island Lake Elementary

www.moundsviewschools.org/islandlake

741 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Island Lake Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in Shoreview, Minnesota, serving as part of the Mounds View Public Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach to learning, fostering a supportive environment that encourages personal growth and community engagement. By prioritizing both rigor and social-emotional development, Island Lake strives to prepare its diverse student body for long-term success while cultivating a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

Beyond its core curriculum, Island Lake Elementary is recognized for its dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, which help create a collaborative atmosphere for students. The school leverages the resources of the broader Mounds View district to offer a variety of programs and extracurricular opportunities that challenge students to think critically and creatively. Through its focus on innovation and character development, Island Lake remains a pillar of the Shoreview area, dedicated to nurturing well-rounded, lifelong learners.

741

Total Students

48.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Island Lake Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	491
Hispanic	38
Black	49
Asian	94
Two or More	67
American Indian	2

White
491 (66.3%)
Asian
94 (12.7%)
Two or More
67 (9.0%)
Black
49 (6.6%)
Hispanic
38 (5.1%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Mounds View Public School District
Phone:	(651)621-7000
Website:	http://www.moundsviewschools.org/islandlake
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	741
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	110
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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

Grade 1 139

Grade 2 140

Grade 3 150

Grade 4 171

Grade 5 141