Chapter Two >>>>> Overview of the Minneapolis Public Schools

Overview of the Minneapolis Public Schools

 

Characterization of the Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) by district officials:

 

Minneapolis Public Schools, located in Minnesota’s largest city, is an urban school district with schools in or near every Minneapolis neighborhood. We embrace diversity in our students, staff and programs, working hard to accelerate learning in everything we do. From early childhood education to early college credits and career preparation, MPS promises a safe, welcoming environment in which learners can grow to become confident global citizens.

 

Students

 

Total  >>>>>        35,674

 

Student Enrollment

 

Elementary               13,054

High School                 9,273

K-8                                  7,573

Middle School           4,422

Special Education         961

Alternative                     391

 

Student Demographics

 

African American             35.3%

American Indian/              3.0%

Alaska Native

Asian American                                  5.0%

Hawaiian Native                3.8%

Hispanic                               17.4%

White American              35.4%

Two or more                        3.8%

ethnic identities

 

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English Language Learner              7,301

Free/Reduced Price Lunch          20,246

Recipient

Special Education                              6,054

Services Recipient

Homeless. Highly Mobile                 534

 

Staff

 

Number by Job Category

 

Teachers                              3,401

Education                            1,390

Support

Professionals

Other School Staff              706

Principals                               113

Administrators                   799

 

Percentage by Ethnicity

 

African American               0.14%

American Indian/              0.79%

Alaska Native

Asian American                                  2.66%

Hawaiian Native                0.14%

Hispanic                                 3.98%

White American              83.47%

Two or more                        8.15%

ethnic identities

Unknown                              0.68%

 

Expenses

 

Salary                                    $365,063,160

Benefits                               $134,651,787

Construction                        $68,291,801

Services

Supplies                                $29,201,511

Extended Time                   $16,145,243

Equipment                             $3,927,054

Miscellaneous                                      $3,289,141

 

Transportation

 

70% of students who utilize

transportation services

380 buses

180 routes

Six million (6,000,000) miles per year

$40 million ($40,000,000) annual cost