GREEN CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

GREEN CENTRAL PARK 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 362 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 33 teachers, GREEN CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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.

GREEN CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY, located in the Lyndale neighborhood of South Minneapolis, serves as a community-focused public school within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. Known for its emphasis on creating a nurturing and inclusive learning environment, the school works to balance rigorous academic instruction with social-emotional development. Its central location allows it to draw a diverse student body, fostering an environment where students from various backgrounds engage in collaborative learning.

The school is deeply integrated into the fabric of its neighborhood, often serving as a hub for local families and community initiatives. Beyond its standard curriculum, GREEN CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY places a strong value on extracurricular engagement and supporting the "whole child," providing resources and programming designed to keep students motivated and prepared for middle school transitions. With a commitment to equity and academic growth, the school remains a staple of the Minneapolis educational landscape, striving to help every student reach their full potential within a supportive urban setting.

For more information, contact GREEN CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY at (612) 668-3730 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3416 4TH AVE S
MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55408-8888
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GREEN CENTRAL PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in MINNEAPOLIS, MN with about 362 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Minnesota

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
362
Teachers:
33.01
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 362 students

Hispanic/Latino
59.1%
Black or African American
28.7%
White
4.7%
Two or more races
3.9%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.5%
Asian
1.1%

Female
48.3%
Male
51.7%

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.