Armatage Elementary Community

2501 W 56th St
Minneapolis, MN 55410
(612) 668-3180 School website
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

82%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English, Spanish

Extra programming

Armatage Elementary offers after school enrichment through Spanish Sprouts & Community Education. They also provide before & after school childcare from Mpls Kids, & after school childcare by MPRB Rec Plus.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Foreign Language Clubs, Music, Sports, Theater, Visual Arts

Uniforms

Students who attend Armatage Elementary Community 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 (356 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    3%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    8%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    1%
  • Hispanic
    5%
  • Two or more races
    10%
  • White
    71%
  • English Language Learner
    4%
  • From a Low Income Background
    19%
  • Special Education
    13%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (29 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    3%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    3%
  • White
    93%

Average student to teacher ratio

12:1

Academics

100%

Academic performance rating

100%

Academic programming

Armatage Elementary is a community school that offers high level instruction for all students differentiated to meet each learners’ unique needs. They have a focus on equity & culturally responsive learning.

Academic Programs Offered:

Personalized learning

Special education programming

Consistent with federal & Minnesota law, special education instruction & related services are provided to all children with disabilities age birth through 21 who need & meet the eligibility criteria for special education instruction & related services. Read MPS’s full Special Education Policy: https://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 played by multilingualism in achieving academic success & future careers of MPS students. Read their full Bilingual Student Education Policy: https://bit.ly/42VAq2U.

Proficiency

% of students on grade level
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

7 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 70%

7 out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 71%

Progress

% of students on track
2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 Math Reading 100% 0%

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

2023 math progress - 76%

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

2023 reading progress - 81%

Climate

56%

Climate performance rating

56%

School values

MPS values: 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 mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Discipline Policy

MPS recognizes that appropriate school behavior is critical to academic success & sustaining a rich & effective learning community. Their Discipline & Student Behavior Policy states that student instruction time lost due to removal from classes due to misbehavior must be minimized. MPS looks to parents & families to partner in the teaching & supporting of appropriate school behavior to maximize the academic success of their students. Read their full Discipline & Student Behavior Policy: https://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 their full Bullying & Hazing Prohibition Policy: https://bit.ly/3Ih2RQW.

Teacher retention

% of teachers who stayed at the school
82% 91% 97% 90% 69% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
94% 93% 87% 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Discipline

Number of expulsions or suspensions per every hundred students
Per 100 Students 0 2018 2019 2020 2021 16 11 1 8

Equity

52%

Equity performance rating

52%

Equity vision

MPS’s vision is that all students–regardless of their background, zip code, & personal needs –will receive an anti-racist, holistic education that builds essential knowledge to prepare students for future success. To achieve their vision, they will intentionally focus on & prioritize resources & actions to significantly improve the experiences & outcomes of Black students, Indigenous students, students of color, & their families. They are in the process of implementing MPS Together, a framework in which all schools must write School Improvement Plans that address & incorporate equity. Learn more at mpls.k12.mn.us/strategic-plan.

Proficiency

% students on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 36% From a Low Income Background City average 72% Two or more races City average 36% Special Education City average 81% White City average 70% All students
0% 100% City average 36% From a Low Income Background City average 72% Two or more races City average 36% Special Education City average 81% White City average 70% All students

Progress

% of students progressing to graduate on grade level, by student group
0% 100% City average 78% All students City average 82% White
0% 100% City average 78% All students City average 82% White

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 67% White City average 69% All teachers
0% 100% City average 67% White City average 69% All teachers

Teachers of color

7%

Students of color

29%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 45% Black or African American City average 59% From a Low Income Background City average 95% Two or more races City average 69% Special Education City average 92% White City average 87% All students
0% 100% City average 45% Black or African American City average 59% From a Low Income Background City average 95% Two or more races City average 69% Special Education City average 92% White City average 87% 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 8 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 8 All students