Washburn Elementary School

8401 XERXES AVE S BLOOMINGTON MN 55431

Top 25% School in Minnesota

Ranked 31 of 118 in Minnesota

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About Washburn Elementary School

Washburn Elementary School in Bloomington, Minnesota, is part of the award-winning Bloomington Public School District, which stands firmly rooted in the commitment to prepare students to live, work, and succeed in an ever-changing world. With a student-teacher ratio of 13:1, students receive support and individualized attention deep into their young learning experiences. Washburn offers a strong beginning for early learning, preschool, etc. The district has received its own acclaim from a multitude of awards, including several Blue Ribbon and Minnesota School of Excellence awards, indicating its commitment to quality education. For families, Washburn remains a perennially trusted and one of the best elementary schools in Bloomington.

Contact Information

Address

8401 XERXES AVE S BLOOMINGTON MN 55431

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Phone

(952) 681-5500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 51%
Reading 51%
State average proficiency is 51% in Math and 51% in Reading.
29
Full-time Teachers
13 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
18
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
352
Total Students
$79778
Avg. Teacher Salary

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TOP 31 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Washburn Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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
Detailed program information coming Fall 2025!
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

School Ratings

Ranked

31

of 118 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: NA

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 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 27.9%
Asian 5.4%
Hispanic 25.6%
Black 28.2%
Two+ Races 12.5%
Native Am. 0%
White
27.9%
Asian
5.4%
Hispanic
25.6%
Black
28.2%
Two+ Races
12.5%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 352
51%
180 Female
49%
172 Male

Student Population

352 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 13 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

Latest News

Washburn Elementary in Bloomington has transitioned into Early Learning at Washburn, opening this September as a district-wide early childhood center.

FAQ

Q: Is there a student council at Washburn Elementary School?

A: Yes, students are involved in the student council to learn about leadership and to help organize events.

Q: Does Washburn Elementary School have events every year?

A: Yes, the school has book fairs, seasonal celebrations, and family nights.

Q: Does Washburn Elementary School promote hands-on technology use?

A: Yes, the students in classrooms utilize classroom technology to complete engaging projects and learn.

Q: Are there family-friendly engagement opportunities at Washburn Elementary School?

A: Yes, parents are invited to workshops, family activities, and volunteer events.

Q: Does Washburn Elementary School have talent shows?

A: Yes, students showcase their talents in talent shows and performances every year.

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
F

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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