HENNEPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HENNEPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the Hennepin Schools school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 396 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th 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 32 teachers, HENNEPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. 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.

HENNEPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (HES) is a public charter school located in the Whittier neighborhood of Minneapolis, serving students in grades K–4. The school operates with a mission centered on providing a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in middle school, high school, and beyond. By focusing on a structured classroom setting and high expectations, the school aims to close the achievement gap and ensure that all students—regardless of their background—attain foundational literacy and mathematical proficiency.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Hennepin Elementary emphasizes the development of character and community values. The school fosters a supportive environment that prioritizes strong relationships between staff, students, and families to create a cohesive learning culture. As a tuition-free public school, it is open to all students within the district and focuses on utilizing data-driven instruction to provide personalized support, ensuring that each child receives the necessary attention to reach their individual academic goals.

For more information, contact HENNEPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (612) 843-5050 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2123 CLINTON AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55404-2650
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HENNEPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I Charter school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 396 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
Yes
District:
Hennepin Schools
Total Students:
396
Teachers:
32.37
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I targeted assistance school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 396 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HENNEPIN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 90% of the student body.

Black or African American
90.2%
Hispanic/Latino
9.6%
White
0.3%

Female
48.5%
Male
51.5%

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.