NELLIE STONE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

NELLIE STONE JOHNSON 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 457 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 47 teachers, NELLIE STONE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. 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.

NELLIE STONE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY, located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of North Minneapolis, serves as a cornerstone of the local community. As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the school is named in honor of Nellie Stone Johnson, a renowned labor activist and civil rights leader, whose legacy of social justice and community advocacy is reflected in the school's mission to empower a diverse student body through academic excellence and character development.

The school is recognized for its commitment to providing a supportive, student-centered environment that emphasizes both rigorous academics and social-emotional learning. By fostering strong partnerships between families, teachers, and the surrounding community, Nellie Stone Johnson aims to prepare its students to become informed, responsible, and engaged citizens. The school utilizes its urban setting to provide unique learning opportunities, striving to bridge achievement gaps and ensure that every student has the tools necessary to succeed in their future educational endeavors.

For more information, contact NELLIE STONE JOHNSON ELEMENTARY at (612) 668-2930 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.