Indian Mounds Elementary School

9801 11TH AVE S BLOOMINGTON MN 55420

Top 25% School in Minnesota

Ranked 84 of 182 in Minnesota

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About Indian Mounds Elementary School

In Bloomington, MN, Indian Mounds Elementary is recognized for its warm, family-focused culture and outreach in quality education for all students. The school is designated as a computer science immersion site, emphasizing opportunities for students to build upon digital skills alongside other core subjects. Indian Mounds also prides itself on a small student-teacher ratio (12:1), which allows for additional individualized time with core faculty, especially in reading and math, and most of its learning is small group-based. The diverse student population contributes to a fulfilling cultural learning environment that promotes respect and inclusivity. As one of the top-rated elementary schools in Minnesota and with ongoing work to prepare students after elementary school, Indian Mounds is an excellent choice for families to consider in their pursuit of the best elementary education.

Contact Information

Address

9801 11TH AVE S BLOOMINGTON MN 55420

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Phone

(952) 681-6000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 50%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 50% in Math and 50% in Reading.
33
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
354
Total Students
$79778
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 84 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Indian Mounds 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

School Ratings

Ranked

84

of 182 in Minnesota

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 — 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: 9:00 AM - 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:45 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 20.4%
Asian 7.1%
Hispanic 27.2%
Black 32.2%
Two+ Races 12.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
20.4%
Asian
7.1%
Hispanic
27.2%
Black
32.2%
Two+ Races
12.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 354
50%
177 Female
50%
177 Male

Student Population

354 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

In August 2025, Indian Mounds Elementary and Bloomington district schools were nationally recognized for student and staff contributions to a math engagement project.

FAQ

Q: Is there a field trip program at Indian Mounds Elementary School?

A: Yes, the school engages students in educational field trips to locations such as museums, nature centers, and local destinations.

Q: Is there a music or choir group at Indian Mounds Elementary School?

A: Yes, Indian Mounds Elementary School provides choir and music programs for students to perform in.

Q: Does Indian Mounds Elementary School do cultural nights?

A: Yes, families look forward to cultural nights that let each other celebrate their traditions and diversity in the school community.

Q: What sorts of after-school clubs are there at Indian Mounds Elementary School?

A: Students can participate in clubs that encourage creativity, teamwork, and hobbies.

Q: Does Indian Mounds Elementary School have student assemblies?

A: Yes, there are student assemblies that are held regularly to bring the students together to recognize student achievements and promote values around community.

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

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

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The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

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

by Andrew Clements

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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