Pillsbury Elementary School

Grades:
PK-5
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 8:05AM-2:35PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

40%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English

Extra programming

Pillsbury Elementary School’s extracurricular programming is available through Community Ed & ALC mid-October through early May. Their programming includes academic support, GISE/GEMS, & sporting activities.

Extracurriculars Offered:

GEMS & GISE, Sports, Tutoring

Uniforms

Students who attend Pillsbury Elementary School are not required to wear uniforms.

How to enroll

If interested in enrolling, contact Student Placement Services at (612) 668-1840 or sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us.

Students at this school

Students, by population (359 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    6%
  • Asian
    3%
  • Black or African American
    35%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    20%
  • Two or more races
    7%
  • White
    29%
  • English Language Learner
    26%
  • From a Low Income Background
    69%
  • Special Education
    20%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (36 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    0%
  • Black or African American
    3%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    3%
  • White
    93%

Average student to teacher ratio

10:1

Academics

38%

Academic performance rating

38%

Academic programming

Pillsbury Elementary School is a community school that offers advanced instruction & specialist classes in: Music, Media Technology, Physical Education, & Art.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming, STEM/STEAM

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities (age birth through 21 years) who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services.

Read the full MPS Special Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Mul9kr.

English language learner programming

MPS supports district programming & curriculum that promotes the accelerated academic achievement of English learners & recognizes the important role multilingualism plays in achieving academic success & in the future careers of MPS students.

Read the full MPS Bilingual Student Education Policy at: www.bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2021 2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

2 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2024 math proficiency - 24%

2 out of 10 students read at grade level

2024 reading proficiency - 21%

Progress

% of students on track
2022 2023 2024 Math Reading 100% 0%

3 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math

2024 math progress - 25%

4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading

2024 reading progress - 44%

Climate

58%

Climate performance rating

58%

School values

MPS’s values are:
1) Equity, representation, & anti-racism;
2) Physical & emotional safety & wellbeing;
3) Relationships, trust, & communication;
4) Shared decision-making & voice;
5) Transparency & accountability; &
6) Evidence-based strategies.

Learn more at: www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & to sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes in response to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in teaching & supporting appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students.

Read the full MPS Discipline & Student Behavior Policy at: www.bit.ly/42ZvEkZ.

Bullying Prevention Policy

The MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy exists to maintain a safe & supportive learning environment for students & staff that is free from bullying or hazing. MPS strives to take action to investigate, respond to, remediate, & impose discipline for acts of bullying & hazing which have not been successfully prevented.

Read the full MPS Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy at: www.bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
81% 86% 74% 93% 2021 2022 2023 2024 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
69% 49% 61% 2021 2022 2023 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2020 2021 2022 2023 16 11 1 9

Equity

23%

Equity performance rating

23%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–no matter their background, ZIP code, & personal needs–will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds key knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, MPS will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. MPS is in the process of implementing their Climate Framework (www.mpschools.org/about-mps/climate-framework), in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity.

Learn more at www.mpschools.org/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 18% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 14% Black or African American City average 4% English Language Learner City average 15% From a Low Income Background City average 10% Hispanic City average 20% Two or more races City average 18% Special Education City average 49% White City average 22% All students
0% 100% City average 18% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 14% Black or African American City average 4% English Language Learner City average 15% From a Low Income Background City average 10% Hispanic City average 20% Two or more races City average 18% Special Education City average 49% White City average 22% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 58% White City average 34% All students City average 32% Special Education
0% 100% City average 58% White City average 34% All students City average 32% Special Education

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 92% White
0% 100% City average 92% White

Teachers of color

7%

Students of color

71%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 23% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 56% Black or African American City average 72% English Language Learner City average 57% From a Low Income Background City average 65% Hispanic City average 52% Special Education City average 78% White City average 61% All students
0% 100% City average 23% American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 56% Black or African American City average 72% English Language Learner City average 57% From a Low Income Background City average 65% Hispanic City average 52% Special Education City average 78% White City average 61% All students

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions for every hundred students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students
0% 100% City average 21 American Indian or Alaskan Native City average 2 Asian City average 21 Black or African American City average 4 Hispanic City average 12 Two or more races City average 2 White City average 9 All students