Waite Park Elementary School

Address: 1800 - 34th Ave. NE.
Grades: Pre-K-5
Principal: Rochelle McGinness
Hours: 9:10 a.m. - 3:40 p.m.
Phone: 612-668-1600
Fax: 612-668-1610
Email: rochelle.mcginness@mpls.k12.mn.us
Website: waitepark.mpls.k12.mn.us
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 and Kindergarten
- Advanced instruction, including Telescoped Math
- Specialist classes: Music, Physical Education, and Art
- Fifth grade Band
- Pedal Power (grades 4-5)
- Special Education services
- English Language programming
- Onsite mental health services
- After-school activities
- Focus on inclusion
- School pollinator garden and vegetable garden
- Student leadership opportunities
- Strong family and community engagement
- Rec Plus before and after school care
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: Waite Park Elementary SchoolStudent Race | School | District |
---|---|---|
Native American | 3% | 5% |
African American | 14% | 35% |
Asian American | 6% | 5% |
Hispanic American | 6% | 14% |
White American | 70% | 41% |
Students | School | District |
---|---|---|
Receive ELL Services | 7% | 17% |
Qualify for free or reduced lunch | 25% | 48% |
Receive Special Education Services | 10% | 15% |

Northeast Middle School
2955 Hayes St. NE.Grades: 6-8
Students: 6-8
Community: 15, 13, 19, 14
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:

Edison High School
700 22nd Avenue NEGrades: 9-12
Students: 9-12
Community: 15, 13, 19, 14
Citywide: False
Magnet: False
Magnet List:
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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