TWIN CITIES INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
TWIN CITIES INTERNATIONAL ELEM SCH is a Title I public charter elementary school with about 581 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 40 teachers, TWIN CITIES INTERNATIONAL ELEM SCH has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Twin Cities International Elementary School (TCIES), located in downtown Minneapolis, is a public charter school that serves a diverse student population, with a strong focus on serving immigrant and refugee families. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and cultural integration, operating under a mission to prepare students for success in a global society. By emphasizing both rigorous core academics and English language development, the school provides a structured environment tailored to support students from various linguistic backgrounds, ensuring they meet state standards while fostering a sense of community.
Beyond academics, TCIES places a high value on character education and the celebration of its students' diverse cultural heritages. The school integrates social-emotional learning into its curriculum to help students build self-confidence, respect for others, and resilience. With its strategic location near the heart of the Twin Cities and a dedicated focus on personalized learning, the school acts as a vital educational hub, working closely with families to bridge cultural gaps and provide equitable learning opportunities for students in the Minneapolis area.
For more information, contact TWIN CITIES INTERNATIONAL ELEM SCH at (612) 821-6470 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55401-1026
(612) 821-6470
TWIN CITIES INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 581 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- Yes
- Total Students:
- 581
- Teachers:
- 40
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 581 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending TWIN CITIES INTERNATIONAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 100% of the student body.
- Black or African American
- 100.0%
- Female
- 51.8%
- Male
- 48.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.