OAK RIDGE LEADERSHIPENVIRON/HEALTH

OAK RIDGE LEADERSHIPENVIRON/HEALTH is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN school district, located in EAGAN, MN with about 582 students offering grade levels from Pre-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 42 teachers, OAK RIDGE LEADERSHIPENVIRON/HEALTH 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.

The school you are inquiring about is **Oak Ridge Elementary School**, a specialized magnet school located in Eagan, Minnesota, operating under the umbrella of Independent School District 196 (Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan). True to its name, the school centers its curriculum around a unique thematic focus on **Leadership, Environmental Science, and Health**. By integrating these themes into daily classroom instruction, the school aims to foster student growth not only in core academic areas like literacy and mathematics but also in character development, personal wellness, and environmental stewardship.

As part of the District 196 system, Oak Ridge benefits from a robust administrative framework while maintaining its specialized identity as a school of choice. The educational philosophy emphasizes hands-on learning, often utilizing its natural surroundings to teach environmental concepts, while simultaneously equipping students with leadership skills through collaborative projects and community-focused activities. The school serves as a distinct alternative to traditional neighborhood schools in the district, drawing families who are specifically interested in an interdisciplinary approach that balances rigorous academics with the promotion of healthy lifestyles and responsible citizenship.

For more information, contact OAK RIDGE LEADERSHIPENVIRON/HEALTH at (651) 683-6970 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.