KIPP NORTH STAR PRIMARY SCHOOL

KIPP North Star Primary is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the KIPP MINNESOTA CHARTER SCHOOL school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 164 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 2nd Grade. 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 10 teachers, KIPP North Star Primary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

KIPP North Star Primary is a tuition-free, public charter school located in the Camden neighborhood of North Minneapolis. As part of the national KIPP (Knowledge Is Power Program) network, the school is built on a mission to prepare students in under-resourced communities with the academic knowledge, character, and life skills necessary to succeed in college and beyond. The primary school serves students in the early grades, focusing on creating a structured, supportive environment that prioritizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

The school is characterized by its commitment to high expectations and a "college-ready" culture, even at the primary level. By fostering small class sizes and a rigorous curriculum, KIPP North Star aims to close the achievement gap and provide its students with equitable access to quality education. Beyond academics, the school emphasizes a values-based approach, encouraging students to develop leadership traits and a strong sense of community responsibility, all while maintaining close partnerships with local families to ensure a holistic approach to student success.

For more information, contact KIPP North Star Primary at (612) 356-6846 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.