Hale Elementary School

5330 13th Ave S
Minneapolis, MN 55417
(612) 668-3760 School website
Grades:
K-2
Link to enroll
School hours:
Mon-Fri 9:10AM-3:40PM
Before school care:
No
After school care:
Yes
District:
Minneapolis Public Schools

School performance rating

76%

About

Languages spoken by school staff

English

Extra programming

Hale offers additional programming that includes Minneapolis Kids childcare, Minneapolis Kids Junior program, Community Education classes, Spanish & French language classes, & Afterschool Learning Centers with GEMS & GISE programming.

Extracurriculars Offered:

Community Education, Cultural Extracurriculars, Foreign Language Clubs, GEMS & GISE

Uniforms

Students who attend Hale 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 (316 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    2%
  • Asian
    2%
  • Black or African American
    4%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    6%
  • Two or more races
    9%
  • White
    77%
  • English Language Learner
    4%
  • From a Low Income Background
    15%
  • Special Education
    6%

Teachers at this school

Teachers, by population (33 total)
  • American Indian or Alaskan Native
    0%
  • Asian
    3%
  • Black or African American
    0%
  • Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
    0%
  • Hispanic
    0%
  • Two or more races
    9%
  • White
    88%

Average student to teacher ratio

10:1

Academics

95%

Academic performance rating

95%

Academic programming

Hale Elementary is a community school offering advanced instruction. They have an emphasis on academics, through a comprehensive core curriculum in language arts, math, science, & social studies, as well as enrichment electives.

Academic Programs Offered:

Arts Focused Programming, STEM/STEAM

Special education programming

Hale provides special education services with highly specialized autism programming.

English language learner programming

They also offer English Language Learner programming.

Proficiency

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

? out of 10 students are performing math at grade level

2023 math proficiency - 0%

? out of 10 students read at grade level

2023 reading proficiency - 0%

Climate

15%

Climate performance rating

15%

School values

Hale challenges all students to reach their highest academic, social, emotional, physical, & creative potential in a safe & supportive environment. Hale’s highly motivated & experienced staff accommodate all individuals, & provide a focus on the social & emotional needs of Hale learners.

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
72% 76% 87% 91% 52% 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 100% 0%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of time)
95% 95% 57% 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

79%

Equity performance rating

79%

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.

Teacher retention

Teachers who stayed at the school last year by race/ethnicity
0% 100% City average 48% White City average 52% All teachers
0% 100% City average 48% White City average 52% All teachers

Teachers of color

12%

Students of color

23%

Attendance

% of students who regularly attend school (at least 90% of the time)
0% 100% City average 57% White City average 57% All students
0% 100% City average 57% White City average 57% 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