RIVER TRAIL LEARNING CTR @ LO JACOB

RIVER TRAIL LEARNING CTR @ LO JACOB is a Title I public school that is part of the Anoka-Hennepin School District school district, located in COON RAPIDS, MN with about 120 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 12th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 28 teachers, RIVER TRAIL LEARNING CTR @ LO JACOB has a student/teacher ratio of about 4:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

River Trail Learning Center at L.E. Jacob is a specialized educational facility located in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, operating under the Anoka-Hennepin School District. The school is designed to provide highly structured, therapeutic, and individualized programming for students with unique behavioral, emotional, and social-emotional needs. By maintaining smaller class sizes and offering intensive support services, the center aims to create a safe and stable environment where students can improve their academic performance while developing the essential coping mechanisms and self-regulation skills necessary for their long-term success.

The school emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach to education, integrating traditional academic curriculum with consistent therapeutic intervention. Staff members—including special education teachers, counselors, and behavior specialists—work collaboratively to develop personalized learning plans that address each student's specific barriers to education. Beyond the classroom, River Trail focuses on fostering a positive school culture that prioritizes restorative practices and social-emotional growth, helping students build the confidence and interpersonal skills required to eventually transition back to traditional school settings or post-secondary pathways.

For more information, contact RIVER TRAIL LEARNING CTR @ LO JACOB at (763) 506-3200 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.