Lake Nokomis Community School
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
Located in the quiet, residential Nokomis neighborhood & walking distance from world-class lakes & parks, Lake Nokomis consists of two schools: Wenonah, serving grades K-1, & Keewaydin, serving grades 2-5. Empowering every student to learn & grow every day, Wenonah & Keewaydin offer a broad elementary academic program that brings out the best in all students. Wenonah students represent diverse cultures & share experiences that underscore the meaning & value of community.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Spanish
Extra programming
LNCS offers after-school Community Education classes partnered with Extended Learning classes. Classes range from Arts, STEM, Literacy/Math extensions to Physical Movement & Wellness. Transportation is provided for their Community Education & Extended Learning two days per week.
LNCS also offers Minneapolis Kids onsite.
Extracurriculars Offered:
STEM/STEAM Clubs, Theater, Visual Arts Clubs
Uniforms
Students who attend Lake Nokomis Community 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
Average student to teacher ratio
Academics
Above Average
Academic programming
LNCS offers students a well-rounded education where they can explore a wide variety of interests in a highly supportive & nurturing environment. Students have space to discover their unique passions & gifts while developing the academic, social, & emotional skills to pursue them.
Academic Programs Offered:
Personalized Learning
Special education programming
LNCS proudly offers a wide range of special education services for its students through its special education department. They have Special Education Resource Teachers (SERT), Autism Classroom Teachers (ASD), & related-service providers such as speech & language, occupational therapy (OT), adapted PE (DAPE), physical therapy (PT), & in some ASD classrooms, they offer music therapy. In addition to these services, all students with disabilities have access to additional adults to support their inclusion into mainstream classrooms.
Curricula
No response from school.
English language learner programming
LNCS proudly offers English language services for students whose first language is not English. Their model offers both a pull-out & push-in support for students. Additionally, all teachers collaborate with the school’s English language teacher to best support students in their classroom.
Proficiency
5 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
5 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
4 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
7 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Above Average
School values
At Lake Nokomis Community School (LNCS), their values go hand-in-hand with their commitment. They focus on student engagement in the classroom environment, establishing high expectations for all students & building relationships among students, staff, & families, while ensuring that they are lifting up & acknowledging each unique identity that exists within each student & their families, as well as the LNCS staff.
LNCS exists to support the intellectual & social-emotional growth of each student throughout their time at school by aligning their values in all that they do. Their PRIDE values are:
P- Prepared: I come to school prepared with a positive mindset.
R – Respectful: I am respectful towards my learning environment through my safe words & safe actions.
I – Integrity: I have integrity to be honest & accountable, & do the right thing, even when no one is watching.
D – Determined: I am determined to work hard even when things become challenging.
E – Excellence: I strive for excellence by bringing my unique identity & strengths.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
LNCS adheres to the MPS Discipline policy with a focus of centering their work around intentional teaching & modeling school-related expectations. When an incident occurs, they believe in restorative practices & progressive discipline when appropriate. LNCS understands that the elementary years are a time of learning the necessary social-emotional skills with one another, which includes how to appropriately respond when conflict occurs.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Average
Equity vision
LNCS is dedicated to valuing the uniqueness of each individual identity in their community. By viewing differences as strengths, the school fosters a deep appreciation for one another. They commit to building an antiracist culture that empowers students, staff, caregivers, & community partners so that everyone can feel supported in reaching their full potential. LNCS strives to build solid relationships with their Black, Brown, & Indigenous families to ensure they feel valued, listened to, & have a sense of belonging to the LNCS community.
