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Dowling Elementary

Minneapolis, Minnesota · Grades K to 5 · Minneapolis Public School District

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About Dowling Elementary

Dowling Elementary is a public school in Minneapolis, Minnesota, serving kindergarten through grade 5. Federal data for 2024-25 shows 399 students enrolled. That is about average in size for public and charter elementary schools in Minneapolis. With about 24.9 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 16 students per teacher. Minneapolis Public School District runs 91 schools listed here, including this one. See them all. The surrounding area is classified as a large city, in Hennepin County. Within 5 miles there are 200 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare.

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School facts

Address	3900 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406
Phone	(612) 668-4410
School district	Minneapolis Public School District
Grades	K to 5
Students (2024-25)	399
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	24.9
Students per teacher	16
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Elementary
Locale (NCES)	City, large, Hennepin County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 272124001868). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

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Frequently asked questions

What grades does Dowling Elementary serve?

Dowling Elementary serves kindergarten through grade 5.

How many students attend Dowling Elementary?

Dowling Elementary reported 399 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Dowling Elementary?

About 16 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 399 students and 24.9 teachers in federal data.

Is Dowling Elementary a public or charter school?

Dowling Elementary is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Dowling Elementary in?

Dowling Elementary is part of Minneapolis Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mn/minneapolis-public-school-district/

Where is Dowling Elementary located?

Dowling Elementary is at 3900 W River Pkwy, Minneapolis, MN 55406. The phone number is (612) 668-4410.

How many other schools are near Dowling Elementary?

There are 200 other schools within 5 miles of Dowling Elementary in our directory.