LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Minneapolis Public School District school district, located in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 521 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 3rd 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 27 teachers, LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.

LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY, located in the Linden Hills neighborhood of Minneapolis, serves students in grades K–2. It is part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district and is well-regarded for its strong community atmosphere and emphasis on foundational learning. The school is known for its focus on providing a nurturing environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development during these critical early elementary years.

The school shares a unified identity with the nearby Lake Harriet Upper Elementary (which serves grades 3–5), creating a cohesive educational experience for families in the southwest part of the city. Lake Harriet is often recognized for its active parent engagement, vibrant school culture, and its commitment to a well-rounded curriculum that prepares young students for the transition to upper elementary and beyond.

For more information, contact LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY at (612) 668-3210 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4030 CHOWEN AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55410-8888
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LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 521 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
521
Teachers:
27.09
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd 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 521 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending LAKE HARRIET LOWER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.

White
84.5%
Asian
5.6%
Two or more races
4.4%
Black or African American
3.6%
Hispanic/Latino
1.3%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.4%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

Female
48.2%
Male
51.8%

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.