CEDAR ISLAND ELEMENTARY

www.district279.org/elem/ci/

429 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Cedar Island Elementary, located in Maple Grove, Minnesota, is a public school serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Osseo Area School District (District 279). Situated in a residential area, the school is recognized for fostering a welcoming and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school reflects the district’s commitment to providing diverse educational opportunities, utilizing a curriculum designed to prepare young learners for future success through a blend of core academics and enrichment activities.

As part of the larger Osseo Area Schools system, Cedar Island benefits from a robust administrative framework that prioritizes equity, innovation, and parent-teacher collaboration. The school maintains a strong focus on building a cohesive school culture where students are encouraged to be curious and responsible members of their community. By integrating technology into the classroom and focusing on individualized student needs, Cedar Island Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where every child has the resources to reach their full potential.

429

Total Students

27.8

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CEDAR ISLAND ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	253
Hispanic	33
Black	79
Asian	12
Two or More	49
American Indian	3

White
253 (59.0 %)
Black
79 (18.4 %)
Two or More
49 (11.4 %)
Hispanic
33 (7.7 %)
Asian
12 (2.8 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

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)425-5855
Website:	http://www.district279.org/elem/ci/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	429
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	137
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Kindergarten 77

Grade 1 76

Grade 2 85

Grade 3 67

Grade 4 63

Grade 5 61