Pratt Elementary School
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About
About Us
Pratt Elementary in Minneapolis’s Prospect Park neighborhood receives support from a strong international community fostered by its close proximity to the University of Minnesota. Pratt prides itself on creating an inclusive school community & celebrating its diversity across racial, ethnic, & socio-economic boundaries. As a small community school, it offers personalized & active learning experiences where staff know each child & appreciate them for their unique talents. Committed to providing a quality education for every child, Pratt recognizes the important role families play as their children’s first teachers.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish, Somali
Extra programming
No response from school.
Extracurriculars Offered:
5th Grade Band
Uniforms
Students who attend Pratt 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
Teachers at this school
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Average
Academic programming
Academic programming for elementary students provides a comprehensive & balanced curriculum across all subjects. For math, Pratt Elementary uses the Bridges Mathematics curriculum, which focuses on hands-on activities, problem-solving, & visual models to build a deep understanding of mathematical concepts. Literacy instruction is often multifaceted. Benchmark Education provides a core curriculum that integrates reading, writing, & language development, while UFLI Foundations is a structured phonics program for kindergarten through second grade, ensuring students build strong foundational decoding skills. As students progress to third through fifth grade, literacy instruction includes advanced word study, which delves into morphology & vocabulary to improve reading comprehension & writing. Science & social studies are typically integrated into the curriculum, often through thematic units or project-based learning, which allows students to explore topics in-depth & connect learning across different subjects. This integrated approach helps students make meaningful connections & develop critical thinking skills.
Academic Programs Offered:
Personalized Learning
Special education programming
Pratt Community School offers comprehensive special education services to meet a wide range of student needs. The school has three specialized Autism classrooms for students with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) who require 60–100% of their day in special education settings. Pratt also employs both full-time and part-time Special Education Resource Teachers (SERTs) who provide support across disability categories through both pull-out & push-in models. Related services include Speech-Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, & Adapted Physical Education (DAPE). A social worker, counselor, & nurse are also available to support students receiving special education services.
Curricula
Pratt Elementary uses the Bridges curriculum for their math instruction. For reading, the school follows the UFLI curriculum in grades K-2, and the Advanced Word Study curriculum for grades 3-5.
English language learner programming
Pratt School deeply values the diversity, cultural knowledge, & perspectives its multilingual learners bring to the community. The school’s program is designed to support students in maintaining & celebrating their home languages, while building strong English literacy skills. Pratt Elementary serves students in grades K–5, providing targeted language support that fosters growth in academic English. Working closely with classroom teachers, they tailor services to meet the unique needs of each student. Support may include co-teaching within the classroom, small group pull-out instruction, or curriculum modifications–all with the goal of helping students thrive in reading, writing, speaking, & listening at grade level.
Proficiency
3 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
3 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
2 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
5 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Average
School values
Pratt Elementary’s school values are:
Equity, representation & anti-racism;
Physical & emotional safety, & wellbeing for students & staff;
Build relationships, trust, & communication;
Shared decision making & voice for all;
Transparency & accountability for all; &
Evidence-based strategies.
Recess
The playground should be a safe, pleasant, friendly environment where all interactions between students & adults are respectful, responsible, & safe. Students are expected to follow directions the first time they are given. They must walk in an orderly fashion to the playground, use the equipment responsibly, show respect for others by using appropriate language, & leave the playground only when permission is given by an adult in charge.
Possible disciplinary consequences include: verbal warning, recess privileges contained to an assigned area, staff/student conference, removal from the situation, referral to the administration, parent/guardian notification, parent/guardian meeting, loss of recess privileges, & in-school suspension or suspension.
Discipline Policy
Pratt Elementary strives to resolve problems in a peaceful and nonviolent way. They expect students to use peaceful ways to avoid & solve problems. They also expect all Pratt students to follow these essential expectations: be respectful, be responsible, & be safe.
The school fosters students’ ability to apply critical problem-solving skills. When developmentally appropriate conflict arises, the school community models, teaches, & reinforces peaceful solutions, equipping their students with various tools to resolve conflicts amicably. The school believes these skills will extend beyond home, school, & community as they grow older. Therefore, at Pratt, students are expected to employ peaceful methods to solve problems.
Pratt Elementary’s discipline interventions depend on three behavior levels:
1. In addition to the suggested interventions for classroom-managed behaviors, interventions may involve support from other educators. Students are to miss no more than 15 minutes of instructional time for Level 1 incidents.
2. If further intervention is needed after attempting non-exclusionary interventions, in-school removals from instruction are the preferred response for Level 2 incidents. Administrative Removals (removal less than 1.0 days) may be utilized in response to Level 2 behaviors.
3. When in-school removals are not safe for the student or others, out-of-school suspensions may be used for students older than 3rd grade. Out-of-school suspensions may be between 1.0 & 4.0 days.
Careful consideration is given to individual situations, ensuring the school’s response to each student is appropriate. Consequences may be increased in cases of repeat offenses. Suspensions will be considered when behavior is disruptive & detrimental to the operation of the school.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Below Average
Equity vision
The Pratt community will foster inquiry, curiosity, & high expectations, so that every student can become their best self in this rapidly changing world.
