At a glance
Reported students
152
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
12.9
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–01
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
18th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
266.5
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary: 152 reported students.
State peer staffing position
30th percentile
11.8:1 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
- 181
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13.8
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.1:1
What the reported data says about Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–01 in Minneapolis. It is one of 97 current school records connected to Minneapolis Public School District. NCES reports 152 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 18th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.8:1, 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 White (61.8%) and multiracial (13.2%). English learners represent 7.7% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 17.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 12.9 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
- 7.7%
- Students with disabilities
- 17.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 33.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White61.8%
- Hispanic11.2%
- Black9.9%
- Asian1.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native2.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial13.2%
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
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 Minneapolis Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Anishinabe Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
183 reported students
Pratt Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
196 reported students
Hiawatha Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
201 reported students
Bethune Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
213 reported students
Howe Elementary
Elementary · Grades 03–05
230 reported students
Hall Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
234 reported students
Public schools near Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | 02–05 | 349 | 0.7 mi |
| Hale Elementary Elementary · Minneapolis Public School District | KG–02 | 326 | 1 mi |
| CVA 100% Online Elementary School Elementary · Charter · Cyber Village Academy | KG–05 | 12 | 1 mi |
| CVA Hybrid Elementary School (K-5) Elementary · Charter · Cyber Village Academy | KG–05 | 30 | 1 mi |
| Hiawatha Leadership Acdy-Northrop Elementary · Charter · Hiawatha Academies | KG–05 | 404 | 1.4 mi |
| Hennepin Schools Lower Campus Elementary · Charter · Hennepin Schools | KG–04 | 240 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary
What grades does Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary serve?
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary reports grades KG–01 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Minneapolis Public School District.
How many students attend Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary reported 152 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 18th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 181 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.8:1, based on 152 students and 12.9 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 Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Minneapolis Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
33.6% 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 Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary in?
Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary is part of Minneapolis Public School District, based in Minneapolis, MN, which operates 97 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Lake Nokomis Wenonah Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary (0.7 mi), Hale Elementary (1 mi), CVA 100% Online Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.