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University Elementary School

9901 UNIVERSITY AVE NE BLAINE MN 55434

Top 25% School in Minnesota

Ranked 65 of 217 in Minnesota

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University Elementary School

9901 UNIVERSITY AVE NE BLAINE MN 55434

Top 25% School in Minnesota

Ranked 65 of 217 in Minnesota

See top schools in Blaine

About University Elementary School

Ranked #18 in Anoka-Hennepin School District Elementary Schools, University Avenue Elementary - Aero is based in a vibrant city setting, Blaine, Minnesota. This school is one of the exceptional elementary schools in Minnesota. The school serves students PK-5 and motivates a love of learning in its 608-student body, which is equally comprised of 50% female and 50% male students. It has 54% minority students and 61% students who are from economically disadvantaged backgrounds; thus, the school is a diverse and inclusive place. Students receive the attention they need to succeed through a team of 43 full-time teachers and a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. At this school, 45% of students are proficient in math, while 50% are proficient in reading. Through the hands-on STEM-based ACES program in Aerospace, Children's Engineering, and Science, children develop skills in critical thinking, creativity, and leadership, which makes this school a launchpad for bright futures.

University Elementary School Contact Information

Address

9901 UNIVERSITY AVE NE BLAINE MN 55434

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Phone

(763) 506-4500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 52%
Reading 52%
State average proficiency is 52% in Math and 52% in Reading.
43
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
615
Total Students
$79671
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 65 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at University Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 9:15 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 46.1%
Asian 8.9%
Hispanic 9.7%
Black 24%
Two+ Races 10.2%
Native Am. 1.2%
White
46.1%
Asian
8.9%
Hispanic
9.7%
Black
24%
Two+ Races
10.2%
Native Am.
1.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 615
52%
320 Female
48%
295 Male

Student Population

615 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

University Elementary expanded its bilingual education program to help students learn two languages at once and to communicate between cultures. University Avenue Elementary School was recognized as a2012 Top Magnet School of Excellence by Magnet Schools of America in 2023.

FAQ

Q: Does University Elementary School have a university affiliation?

A: Yes, University Elementary School is a lab school tied to a local university where future teacher can train.

Q: How does University Elementary School enroll new students?

A: Given how many want to attend, University Elementary School usually uses a lottery system for enrollment.

Q: Does University Elementary School teach a foreign language?

A: Yes, University Elementary School has an introductory Spanish program that starts in kindergarten.

Q: What makes University Elementary School's curriculum special?

A: University Elementary School uses a project-based curriculum that promotes practical learning and critical thought.

Q: What is University Elementary School's academic priority?

A: University Elementary School makes a point of including both tech and research in every subject.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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