PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY

7300 W PALMER LAKE DR
BROOKLYN PARK, MN 55429

(763)561-1930

www.district279.org/elem/pl/

481 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Palmer Lake Elementary School, located in Brooklyn Park, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in the Osseo Area School District (District 279). The school provides a comprehensive educational environment that emphasizes core academic subjects while fostering social and emotional growth. Committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for the future, Palmer Lake utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that each child has access to equitable learning opportunities within a supportive community atmosphere.

The school is known for its focus on inclusivity and community engagement, working closely with families and local partners to enrich the student experience. Beyond the traditional classroom setting, Palmer Lake offers various support services, extracurricular activities, and resources designed to help students succeed both academically and personally. By prioritizing a collaborative school culture and a rigorous, well-rounded curriculum, Palmer Lake Elementary strives to cultivate lifelong learners who are prepared to navigate the challenges of a global society.

481

Total Students

35.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for PALMER LAKE ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	39
Hispanic	60
Black	168
Asian	166
Two or More	46
American Indian	2

Black
168 (34.9 %)
Asian
166 (34.5 %)
Hispanic
60 (12.5 %)
Two or More
46 (9.6 %)
White
39 (8.1 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	OSSEO PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(763)561-1930
Website:	http://www.district279.org/elem/pl/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	249
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	62

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 30

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 71