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Lake Nokomis Keewaydin Elementary School

Address: 5209 - 30th Ave. S.

Grades: 2-5

Principal: Kristi Ward

Hours: 9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.

Phone: 612.668.4670

Fax: 612.668.4680

Email: kristi.ward@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: lakenokomis.mpls.k12.mn.us

Get to know us
Lake Nokomis – Keewaydin and Wenonah Community Schools value community and lifelong learning
 
Located in the quiet, residential Nokomis neighborhood, and walking distance from world-class lakes and parks, Lake Nokomis – Keewaydin Community School in Fall 2021 serves students in grades 2-5.  Housed on two campuses, Keewaydin has LNCS Wenonah Community School only one mile away as its grades K-1 counterpart.  Empowering every student to learn and grow every day, LNCS Keewaydin and Wenonah offer a broad elementary academic and social emotional program that brings out the best in all students. LNCS Keewaydin represents diverse cultures and experiences, which makes instruction possible in the meaning and value of community and the importance of lifelong learning. LNCS Keewaydin celebrates our neighborhood school culture and likes to be known as “a big city school with a small town heart.”
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:
  • Advanced instruction
  • Telescoped Math pathway
  • Opportunity for learning extensions and differentiation to meet individual needs
  • After-school activities including GEMS & GISE
  • Special Education services with highly specialized autism programming
  • EL programming with Spanish bilingual staff
  • Minneapolis Kids School-Age care
ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Sanford Community Middle School
 
TRANSPORTATION: G3
 
G3 Walk Zone
Demographics
Student Race School District
Native American 2% 5%
African American 17% 35%
Asian American 4% 5%
Hispanic American 9% 14%
White American 68% 41%
Students School District
Receive ELL Services 8% 17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 30% 48%
Receive Special Education Services 12% 15%
Pathway Schools
Community

Sanford Middle School

3524 - 42nd Ave. S.
Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8

Community: 29, 12, 26
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:

Community

Roosevelt High School

4029 - 28th Avenue South
Grades: 9-12
Students: 9-12

Community: 29, 12, 26
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:

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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

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