At a glance
Reported students
240
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
23.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.2:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
223.5
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus: 240 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
10.2:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 281
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.7:1
What the reported data says about Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Minneapolis. It is one of 2 current school records connected to Hennepin Schools. NCES reports 240 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.2:1, below the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (75.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (17.5%). English learners represent 59.4% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 11%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
- 1How do the reported 10.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 23.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.4%
- Students with disabilities
- 11%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 95.4%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 2
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White0%
- Hispanic17.5%
- Black75.8%
- Asian6.7%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial0%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Hennepin Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
View all 2 district schools →Public schools near Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop Elementary · Charter · Hiawatha Academies | KG–05 | 404 | 0.4 mi |
| Field Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | 03–05 | 287 | 0.5 mi |
| Southside Family Charter School Elementary · Charter · Southside Family Charter School | KG–05 | 119 | 0.7 mi |
| Hale Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | KG–02 | 326 | 0.9 mi |
| Bancroft Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | PK–05 | 477 | 1.1 mi |
| Cosmos Montessori Elementary · Charter · Minnesota Wildflower Montessori Sch | PK–05 | 21 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Hennepin Schools Lower Campus
What grades does Hennepin Schools Lower Campus serve?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Hennepin Schools.
How many students attend Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus reported 240 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 281 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
The calculated ratio is 10.2:1, based on 240 students and 23.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Hennepin Schools Lower Campus a public, charter, or magnet school?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
What share of Hennepin Schools Lower Campus students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
95.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Hennepin Schools Lower Campus in?
Hennepin Schools Lower Campus is part of Hennepin Schools, based in Minneapolis, MN, which operates 2 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Hennepin Schools Lower Campus?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop (0.4 mi), Field Elementary (0.5 mi), Southside Family Charter School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.