CEDAR PARK ELEMENTARY STEM SCHOOL

Cedar Park Elementary STEM School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN school district, located in APPLE VALLEY, MN with about 706 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th 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 51 teachers, Cedar Park Elementary STEM School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Cedar Park Elementary STEM School, located in Apple Valley, Minnesota, is a specialized public school within the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan School District (District 196). As a dedicated STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) school, it focuses on providing students with a robust, inquiry-based curriculum that integrates hands-on learning, problem-solving, and critical thinking across all academic subjects. The school is designed to foster curiosity and innovation, encouraging students to apply scientific and technological concepts to real-world challenges while maintaining a strong foundation in core literacy and mathematics.

Beyond its academic focus, Cedar Park is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for the demands of the 21st-century workforce. By utilizing collaborative learning spaces and a curriculum enriched with technology, the school aims to cultivate future-ready skills such as collaboration, communication, and creative technical design. As part of District 196, the school benefits from the resources and rigorous educational standards of one of Minnesota’s largest and most highly regarded school districts, ensuring that students receive a well-rounded and high-quality elementary education.

For more information, contact Cedar Park Elementary STEM School at (952) 431-8360 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.