Burroughs Elementary School
Burroughs Elementary School


Address: 1601 West 50th Street
Grades: K-5
Principal: Magaret Vecchio-Smith
Hours: 9:10 am - 3:40 pm.
Phone: 612.668.3280
Fax: 612.668.3290
Email: Margaret.Vecchio-Smith@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: burroughs.mpls.k12.mn.us
Burroughs Community School promotes academic excellence and a true sense of community
Nestled on the beautiful banks of Minnehaha Creek, Burroughs Community serves the Lynnhurst and Tangletown neighborhoods of Southwest Minneapolis. Burroughs students receive a first-class education that balances academic rigor with nurturing, caring staff and meaningful student engagement. The surrounding natural setting enriches students’ instruction in science, art and physical fitness. School staff recognize families’ and the neighboring community’s integral role in overall student success and welcome their involvement.
Community schools reflect the rich histories of our city’s unique neighborhoods and celebrate our students' diverse cultural backgrounds. Community schools provide high-quality academic programs with smooth academic pathways from elementary to through high school that build students’ skills and fuel their interests each step of the way.
WE OFFER:
- Advanced instruction
- Organics program
- EL programming
- Special Education services with highly specialized autism programming
- Many enrichment activities
- Minneapolis Kids school-age care
ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Justice Page Middle School
TRANSPORTATION: F4
Student Race | School | District |
---|---|---|
Native American | 0% | 5% |
African American | 4% | 35% |
Asian American | 6% | 5% |
Hispanic American | 2% | 14% |
White American | 87% | 41% |
Students | School | District |
---|---|---|
Receive ELL Services | 1% | 17% |
Qualify for free or reduced lunch | 4% | 48% |
Receive Special Education Services | 9% | 15% |

Justice Page Middle School
1 W. 49th St.Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8
Community: 27, 4, 28, 5
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:

Washburn High School
201 West 49th StreetGrades: 9-12
Students: 9-12
Community: 27, 4, 28, 5
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:
English : 612.668.1840
Español: 612.668.3700
Soomaali: 612.668.3700
Hmoob: 612.668.1840
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us
Student Placement
1250 W. Broadway Ave., 55411
Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841