Waite Park Elementary School
Minneapolis School Finder Rating
About
About Us
Located in the far northeast neighborhood of Minneapolis with the same name, Waite Park Community School shares picturesque grounds with Minneapolis Parks & Recreation & reflects the ethnically & culturally diverse neighborhood community. Waite Park Community School helps students achieve excellence through challenging classes in math, language arts, science, & technology. Waite Park’s dedicated & passionate staff provide a caring & encouraging learning environment with social-emotional learning tied in at each grade level. Students actively engage in setting goals for themselves in learning & modeling positive, responsible behavior-& all students are encouraged to read for pleasure.
Languages spoken by school staff
English, Minimal Spanish
Extra programming
Waite Park offers GEMS/GISE & Community Education classes.
Extracurriculars Offered:
Community Education, STEM/STEAM Clubs, Sports
Uniforms
Students who attend Waite Park 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
High Performing
Academic programming
Waite Park offers full day kindergarten, vocal music, visual arts, physical education, fifth grade band, special education services, English language programming, community education, Girls on the Run, & multiple activities through the park board.
Academic Programs Offered:
Personalized Learning
Special education programming
The school offers a Federal Setting III Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) program. Their special education services use a push in & pull-out model.
Curricula
No response from school.
English language learner programming
Waite Park offers English Langauge Learner (ELL) services that meet the level of need of their students. They offer push-in, pull-out, & collaborative teaching.
Proficiency
7 out of 10 students are performing math at grade level
7 out of 10 students read at grade level
Progress
7 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in math
8 out of 10 students are progressing to graduate on grade-level in reading
Climate
Above Average
School values
Waite Park Elementary School values the community school setting & helps students achieve academic excellence by meeting them where they are at socially, emotionally, & academically. The school values every student that walks through the doors.
Recess
No response from school.
Discipline Policy
Waite Park Elementary School is a Responsive Classroom site & the school is proactive with their discipline. They follow the MPS discipline policy.
Teacher retention
Attendance
Discipline
Equity
Average
Equity vision
Waite Park Elementary School is a safe & welcoming school that achieves excellence in a dynamic & diverse learning environment. All students will have strong connections to a trusting & supportive community. Teachers have high expectations for instruction & learning, which nurtures a positive climate.
