Cedar Park Elementary STEM School
729 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
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.
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.
729
Total Students
55.2
Full-Time Teachers
13.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
42.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 238 |
| Hispanic | 101 |
| Black | 191 |
| Asian | 113 |
| Two or More | 83 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 2 |
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White238 (32.6 %)
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Black191 (26.2 %)
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Asian113 (15.5 %)
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Hispanic101 (13.9 %)
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Two or More83 (11.4 %)
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Pacific Islander2 (0.3 %)
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American Indian1 (0.1 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | ROSEMOUNT-APPLE VALLEY-EAGAN |
| Phone: | (952)431-8360 |
| Website: | http://www.district196.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 729 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 55.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.2 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 263 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 46 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
128
Grade 1
125
Grade 2
125
Grade 3
124
Grade 4
112
Grade 5
115
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 128 |
| Grade 1 | 125 |
| Grade 2 | 125 |
| Grade 3 | 124 |
| Grade 4 | 112 |
| Grade 5 | 115 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 358 | 49.1% |
| Male | 371 | 50.9% |
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