Nellie Stone Johnson Elementary School
Address: 807 - 27th Ave. N.
Grades: Pre-K-5
Principal: Kelly Wright
Hours: 8:05 a.m. - 2:35 p.m.
Phone: 612.668.2930
Fax: 612.668.2940
Email: kelly.wright@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: nsj.mpls.k12.mn.us
Nellie Stone Johnson Community School prepares future leaders with supportive partners
Nellie Stone Johnson (NSJ) Community is conveniently located in the Hawthorne neighborhood of North Minneapolis. NSJ offers learners a climate of cooperation, academic excellence, and social-emotional competence in order to help students reach their full potential. Believing today’s risk takers are tomorrow’s leaders, NSJ staff build strong relationships with families, students and all members of the school community to guarantee success in middle and high school. Numerous partners generously support students’ academic needs and mental wellbeing so they are ready to learn each day.
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:
- Full-day pre-K
- Northside Achievement Zone partner
- Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
- One-to-one reading support
- YMCA Beacons & ALC After-school Program
- Special Education services with highly specialized developmental/cognitive programming
Student Race | School | District |
---|---|---|
Native American | 7% | 5% |
African American | 65% | 35% |
Asian American | 5% | 5% |
Hispanic American | 14% | 14% |
White American | 9% | 41% |
Students | School | District |
---|---|---|
Receive ELL Services | 14% | 17% |
Qualify for free or reduced lunch | 92% | 48% |
Receive Special Education Services | 16% | 15% |

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sps.department@mpls.k12.mn.us
1250 W. Broadway Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55411
Ph: 612.668.1840
Fax: 612.668.1841