School Overview
Lake Nokomis Community School – Wenonah Campus is a public elementary school located in the Nokomis neighborhood of South Minneapolis, serving students in grades Pre-K through 5. As part of the Minneapolis Public Schools district, the Wenonah campus is one of two sites for the Lake Nokomis Community School program—the other being the Keewaydin campus—and it operates with a focus on fostering a strong sense of community, academic excellence, and social-emotional growth. The school is known for its neighborhood-centered approach, aiming to provide a supportive and inclusive environment where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded education that incorporates core academic subjects alongside enrichment opportunities. Students at the Wenonah campus benefit from the resources of a large district while enjoying the close-knit feel of a community-oriented school. With its location near Lake Nokomis, the school often encourages engagement with the surrounding environment and emphasizes parent and community involvement to enhance the student experience. By focusing on individualized learning and building strong foundational skills, the Wenonah campus strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond.
179
Total Students
10.7
Full-Time Teachers
16.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
28.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
Demographic Student Count
White125
Hispanic16
Black14
Asian1
Two or More19
American Indian4
  • White
    125 (69.8 %)
  • Two or More
    19 (10.6 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (8.9 %)
  • Black
    14 (7.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (2.2 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.6 %)
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)668-5040
Website: http://www.mpls.k12.mn.us/
Grade Range: K - 1st
Total Students: 179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 10.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 41
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 10
Grades Taught
Kindergarten 79
Grade 1 100

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten79
Grade 1100
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female8245.8%
Male9754.2%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)