CLEAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY

www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/schools/clearsprings

857 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Clear Springs Elementary is a highly regarded public school located in Minnetonka, Minnesota, serving students in grades K–5. As part of the Minnetonka Public Schools district, it is widely recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, innovative instructional practices, and a supportive, community-focused learning environment. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum that balances core academics—such as literacy, mathematics, and science—with enrichment opportunities that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and creativity among its diverse student body.

Beyond its academic offerings, Clear Springs is known for fostering a strong sense of community and partnership between educators, students, and parents. The school leverages the district’s robust resources to offer unique programs, including world language instruction and technology integration, which help prepare students for success in a global society. With a dedicated staff and a focus on social-emotional learning, Clear Springs aims to provide a nurturing atmosphere where every student feels valued, challenged, and empowered to reach their full potential.

857

Total Students

58.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

13.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CLEAR SPRINGS ELEMENTARY
Demographic	Student Count
White	670
Hispanic	74
Black	37
Asian	21
Two or More	53
American Indian	2

White
670 (78.2 %)
Hispanic
74 (8.6 %)
Two or More
53 (6.2 %)
Black
37 (4.3 %)
Asian
21 (2.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	MINNETONKA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(952)401-6950
Website:	http://www.minnetonka.k12.mn.us/schools/clearsprings
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	857
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	58.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	99
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 151

Grade 1 142

Grade 2 144

Grade 3 121

Grade 4 158

Grade 5 141