Jenny Lind Elementary

(612)668-2020

www.mpls.k12.mn.us/

249 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Jenny Lind Elementary, located in the Camden community of North Minneapolis, is a public school within the Minneapolis Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. It is widely recognized for its commitment to creating a welcoming environment that reflects the unique cultural backgrounds of the families in the surrounding neighborhood.

Beyond its core curriculum, Jenny Lind is notable for its emphasis on community engagement and partnership. The school utilizes its location on Bryant Avenue North to foster strong ties with local residents and organizations, aiming to prepare students not just for middle school, but to be active, thoughtful participants in their community. Prospective families and visitors can find detailed information regarding district policies, school-specific resources, and calendar events by visiting the official Minneapolis Public Schools website at [mpls.k12.mn.us](http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/).

249

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

13.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Jenny Lind Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	32
Hispanic	21
Black	117
Asian	42
Two or More	29
American Indian	8

Black
117 (47.0 %)
Asian
42 (16.9 %)
White
32 (12.9 %)
Two or More
29 (11.6 %)
Hispanic
21 (8.4 %)
American Indian
8 (3.2 %)

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:	Minneapolis Public School District
Phone:	(612)668-2020
Website:	http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	249
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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 2

Kindergarten 36

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 38

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 47