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Dowling Elementary School

Address: 3900 W. River Parkway

Grades: K-5

Principal: Kari Page

Hours: 9:25 a.m. - 4:05 p.m.

Phone: 612-668-4410

Fax: 612-668-4420

Email: kari.page@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: dowling.mpschools.org

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Dowling

At Dowling Community School, a K through 5 Elementary school, we work to provide a social and academic climate that gives all students a strong feeling of belonging.

A Department of Natural Resources School Forest site, Dowling Community is located in the South Minneapolis Longfellow neighborhood on 20+ acres of land along the Mississippi River. In fall 2021, Dowling became a community school serving nearby students and families. Those who attend Dowling will help shape the way the school reflects and exemplifies the culture and fabric of its community. Families can expect an empowering, welcoming environment for all. Dowling celebrates diversity and values it as essential in preparing all students for lives of social responsibility, active citizenship, environmental stewardship and lifelong learning.

Community school description

Community Schools

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.

Highlights

WE OFFER:

Outdoor learning opportunities including Environmental Ed specialist
Swimming
Effective instruction from experienced staff
Advanced learner support
English learner programming
Special education services with highly specialized developmental/cognitive programming
After-school activities
Minneapolis Kids school-age care

SPECIAL EDUCATION SPECIALIZED PROGRAMMING:

DCD (Developmental Cognitive Disabilities)

ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Andersen Community Middle School

TRANSPORTATION: D2

D2 Walk Zone

ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Andersen Community Middle School

TRANSPORTATION: D2

Minnesota Report Card Data

The Minnesota Report Card is a tool to help inform families and communities about their schools so they can make important decisions and meaningfully engage with schools and educators. However, Minnesota Report Card data only provides a partial snapshot of what the experience may be like at any given school. MPS recommends connecting directly with school leaders and communities through school tours, open houses and other events to gain a fuller understanding of how our schools support students and families.

Minnesota Report Card: Dowling Elementary School

Demographics

Student Race	School	District
Native American	6%	5%
African American	29%	35%
Asian American	6%	5%
Hispanic American	5%	14%
White American	55%	41%

Students	School	District
Receive ELL Services	13%	17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch	35%	48%
Receive Special Education Services	14%	15%

Pathway Schools

Community

Andersen United Middle School

1098 Andersen Lane
Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8

Community

South High School

3131 19th Avenue South
Grades: 9-12
Students: 9-12

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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

1250 W. Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411

Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841

Dowling Elementary School

Andersen United Middle School

South High School

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