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Lucy Craft Laney Elementary School

Address: 3333 Penn Ave. N.

Grades: Pre-K-5

Principal: Lisa Pawelak

Hours: 8:05 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.

Phone: 612.668.2200

Fax: 612.668.2210

Email: lisa.pawelak@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: lucylaney.mpls.k12.mn.us

Get to know us
Lucy Craft Laney Community School understands that relationships are the foundation for student success.  
 
Lucy Craft Laney Community School in North Minneapolis holds itself and its students to the highest standards. Lucy Laney establishes a collaborative learning environment through family and community partnerships while building respect and trust through a focus on culturally relevant teaching. With unwavering compassion, hope and love, staff at Lucy Laney believe in children's limitless potential and lifelong successes. The school enjoys deep connections and relationships with its neighborhood and community, with many partners helping teach life lessons.
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: 
  • Full-day pre-K
  • Co-teaching model
  • Inclusion model for Special Education
  • EL programming
  • After-school activities including YMCA Beacons
  • Mentoring program
  • Community partnerships
  • Monthly family events
ATTENDANCE AREA MIDDLE SCHOOL: Olson Community Middle School
 
TRANSPORTATION: A3
 
A3 Walk Zone
Demographics
Student Race School District
Native American 3% 5%
African American 83% 35%
Asian American 3% 5%
Hispanic American 4% 14%
White American 7% 41%
Students School District
Receive ELL Services 6% 17%
Qualify for free or reduced lunch 85% 48%
Receive Special Education Services 13% 15%
Pathway Schools
Community

Olson Middle School

1607 - 51st Ave. N.
Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8

Community: 11, 10, 21, 25, 24
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:

Community

Henry High School

4320 Newton Ave North
Grades: 9-12
Students: 9-12

Community: 11, 10, 21, 25, 24
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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